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Book on ice.

Le livre de la glace.

Author(s) : DUPLESSY B., CALLIER R.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This book gives background information on ice from its origins up to the beginning of the XXth century. In the first section, it covers the beginnings of the use of ice in China and ends in XVIth-century France. Finally, ice trade, glaciers and transport are discussed. Ice-related pleasures during lemonade's heyday are described. The final section of the book is devoted to the advent of the refrigerator, leisure activities on ice and recipes.

Details

  • Original title: Le livre de la glace.
  • Record ID : 1999-3948
  • Languages: French
  • Publication: Edisud - France/France
  • Publication date: 1999
  • ISBN: 2744900656
  • Source: Source: 180 p. (17 x 22.5); phot.; FRF 98.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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