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The Food Taster, The Story of My Incredible Life

by Difonte, Ugo, and Elbling, Peter (Translated from the Italian by)

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Sag Harbor NY.: The Permanent Press., 2002. First edition. Advanced Uncorrected Galley.. Trade paperback. New. No dust jacket as issued.. 1 Advanced Reading Copy. Trade PB. 288p. Audience: General/trade. Reportedly from a journal found in Northern Tuscany and given to Elbling, it begins, 'April, 1534, For years after my mother hanged herself...' A child, he was too short to save her, and could only watch. The journal was among the possessions of a friend's recently deceased neighbor, a colorful character himself. The author recounts his life after being kidnapped into the service of Duke Federico Basillione DiVincelli, much disliked, to be his food tester. High Renaissance viewed by a peasant, father of a daughter, 11, herself in peril from her own sexual curiosity and the lecherous around her.

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Bookseller
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
Alibris.60970001965
Title
The Food Taster, The Story of My Incredible Life
Author
Difonte, Ugo, and Elbling, Peter (Translated from the Italian by)
Format/Binding
Trade paperback
Book Condition
New New. No dust jacket as issued.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition. Advanced Uncorrected Galley.
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
The Permanent Press.
Place of Publication
Sag Harbor NY.
Date Published
2002
Keywords
High Renaissance, 16th century|Study of poisons
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Ancient Cultures;

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Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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