Elizabeth Abbott is the internationally bestselling author of A History of Celibacy and A History of Mistresses. She teaches at the University of Toronto and lives in Toronto.
"Appropriately powerful...[Abbott] offers up a number of
fascinating stories" -- "The New York Times Book Review"
"Sugar and "Sugar" both will give readers a lift, and, ultimately,
both offer hope." - "Library Journal," Editors' Spring Picks
""The author has certainly done her homework." - HistoryWire
Readers will never again be able to casually sweeten tea or eat
sweets without considering the long and fascinating history of
sugar." - "Booklist"
"This comprehensive study of a food product found in beverages and
menus everywhere is a fascinating achievement for this talented
researcher of world history." -- Chicago Botanic Garden
"A 'must' for any culinary collection." -- Midwest Book Review
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