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Coffee and chicory

By P. L. Simmonds
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This work provides a practical handbook on the cultivation, botanical description, global distribution, and commercial varieties of coffee, with sections on production, harvesting, preparation for market, and chemical analyses. It describes growing regions and practices across the Americas, Africa, Arabia, India, and the East, and includes illustrations and guidance on plantation buildings and processing. The volume also examines chicory cultivation, structure, chemistry, and continental consumption, and offers simple tests and microscopic images for detecting common adulterants as well as practical advice for producers and consumers regarding preparation and quality assessment.

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P. L. Simmonds

P. L. Simmonds was an author known for his contributions to the literature on food and agricultural products. His notable works include "Coffee and Chicory," which explores the uses and significance of these popular beverages, and "The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom," a comprehensive treatise that serves as a practical guide for understanding the cultivation and commercial value of various plant-derived substances. Simmonds also authored "The Curiosities of Food," which delves into the fascinating aspects of food history and its cultural implications. His writings reflect a keen interest in the intersection of agriculture, commerce, and culinary practices.

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