Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
Brand: Basic Books
Categories: Books, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government



Grade level: 8 and up
Dimensions: 6 x 1.55 x 9 inches
Reading age: 13 years and up
ISBN-13: 978-1541699380
ISBN-10: 1541699386
Publisher: Basic Books
Print length: 480 pages
Publication date: July 9, 2019
Lexile measure: 1280L
Language: English
subtitle: Paperback – Illustrated, July 9, 2019
author: Visit Amazon's Mark Pendergrast Page search results Mark Pendergrast
review: Editorial Reviews Review "With wit and humor, Pendergrast has served up a rich blend of anecdote, character study, market analysis, and social history....Everything you ought to know about coffee is here, even how to make it."― New York Times "A focused and juicy history of our last legal and socially acceptable drug."― Wall Street Journal "Pendergrast's account satisfies because of its thoroughness....Pendergrast unearths coffee-based trade wars, health reports, and café cultures, bringing to light amusing treasures along the way."― Mother Jones "Ask anyone in the coffee world and they will cite this book as a favorite...[I]t gives a comprehensive understanding to the history and complexities of your favorite drink."― The Kitchn "Pendergrast...has produced a splendid tale, setting out all one could hope to know about coffee."― Scientific American "Pendergrast's broad vision, meticulous research, and colloquial delivery combine aromatically."― Publishers Weekly " Uncommon Grounds is not only a good read but a vital one."― Washington Monthly "An exhaustive, admirably ambitious examination of coffee's global impact, from its roots in 15th-century Ethiopia to its critical role in shaping the nations of Central and Latin America....Should be read by anyone curious about what goes into their daily cup of Java"― Kirkus "Pendergrast's sprightly, yet thoroughly scholarly, history of America's favorite hot beverage packs the pleasurable punch of a double espresso."― Booklist About the Author Mark Pendergrast is an independent scholar who brews a fantastic cup of coffee. He is the author of many books, including For God, Country and Coca-Cola. He lives in Vermont