Monday, July 15, 2024

July 15– “Of the Food and Diet of the English” by William Harrison (1587)

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July 15– “Of the Food and Diet of the English” by William Harrison (1587)

Summary: Rich people eat a lot more food than poor people.

Commentary: This is bordering on a list with just enough other writing to connect it. The bread parts were a bit more interesting than the meat parts. 

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