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Satisfy cravings with bite-sized chocolate history.
If chocolate is your guilty pleasure, then this book is a fond companion on your sensory journey. It'll take you through the rich history and culture surrounding chocolate, providing you with delightful insights that might make your next chocolate indulgence even more enjoyable. It's a small token that adds depth to the sweetness of your favorite treat.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9782080105431
Authors:
Alain Stella
Publisher: Flammarion
Date of Publication: 2001-10-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 5 readers)
Description
Everything you want to know about your favorite subject in one handy volume.
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Satisfy cravings with bite-sized chocolate history.
If chocolate is your guilty pleasure, then this book is a fond companion on your sensory journey. It'll take you through the rich history and culture surrounding chocolate, providing you with delightful insights that might make your next chocolate indulgence even more enjoyable. It's a small token that adds depth to the sweetness of your favorite treat.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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