The Physiology of Taste by Brillat-Savarin, Anthelme Jean -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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INTRODUCTION ——— SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY ——— CHRONOLOGY ——— THE TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE ——— ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR ABOUT THE INTRODUCER A TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I APHORISMS OF THE PROFESSOR TO SERVE AS A PREAMBLE TO HIS WORK AND AS A LASTING FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCE OF GASTRONOMY THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND HIS FRIEND [THE FIRST COMPLIMENTS HAVING BEEN PAID] THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES A BIOGRAPHY OF DR. RICHERAND THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES THE AUTHOR’S PREFACE THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 1 ON THE SENSES

Number of Senses The Use of the Senses The Improvement of the Senses The Power of Taste Reasons for the Action of the Senses

MEDITATION 2 ON TASTE

Definition of Taste The Operation of Taste The Sensation of Taste The Tastes Influence of Smell on Taste Analysis of the Sensation of Tasting Order of the Various Impressions of Taste Pleasures Caused by Taste The Supremacy of Man Plan Adopted by the Author

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 3 ON GASTRONOMY

The Origin of Sciences Origin of Gastronomy Definition of Gastronomy Various Concerns of Gastronomy Advantages of Gastronomical Knowledge Influence of Gastronomy on Business An Academy of Gastronomers

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 4 ON APPETITE

Definition of Appetite Anecdote Mighty Appetites

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 5 ON FOOD IN GENERAL SECTION I

Definitions Analytical Process Osmazome Elements of Food Vegetable World Difference Between Fasting and Feasting Specific Instance

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 6 ON FOOD IN GENERAL SECTION II

Special Foods I. Pot-au-feu, Soup, etc. II. Bouilli III. Poultry IV. Turkeys Turkey Lovers Financial Influence of the Turkey Exploit of the Professor V. Game VI. Fish Anecdote Muria—Garum Philosophical Reflection VII. Truffles The Erotic Properties of Truffles Are Truffles Indigestible? VIII. Sugar Indigenous Sugar Various Uses of Sugar IX. Origin of Coffee Different Ways of Making Coffee Effects of Coffee X. Chocolate and Its Origins Properties of Chocolate Difficulties in Making Good Chocolate Official Way of Making Chocolate

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 7 THEORY OF FRYING*

Sermon I. Chemistry II. Application of Theory

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 8 ON THIRST

Differing Kinds of Thirst Causes of Thirst Example

MEDITATION 9 ON DRINKS*

Water Prompt Effect of Drinks Strong Drinks

MEDITATION 10 THE END OF THE WORLD1 THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 11 ON GOURMANDISM

Definitions Advantages of Gourmandism More Advantages Powers of Gourmandism Portrait of a Pretty Gourmande Anecdote Women Are Gourmandes Effects of Gourmandism on Sociability Influence of Gourmandism on Wedded Happiness4 NOTE OF A PATRIOTIC GASTRONOMER

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 12 ON GOURMANDS

Napoleon Predestined Gourmands Sensual Predestination Anecdote Gourmands by Profession The Bankers The Doctors Admonition The Writers The Devout Chevaliers and Abbés Inevitable Longevity of Gourmands

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 13 ON GASTRONOMICAL TESTS

Gastronomical Tests FIRST SERIES SECOND SERIES THIRD SERIES GENERAL SURVEY

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 14 ON THE PLEASURES OF THE TABLE

Origin of the Pleasures of the Table Difference between the Pleasure of Eating and the Pleasures of the Table Effects Artificial Embellishments Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries Sketch

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 15 ON HUNTING-LUNCHEONS

The Ladies

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 16 ON DIGESTION

Ingestion The Function of the Stomach Influence of Digestion

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 17 ON REST

Time for Repose

MEDITATION 18 ON SLEEP

Definition

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 19 ON DREAMS

Research Necessary Nature of Dreams Dr. Gall’s System First Observation Second Observation Conclusion Influence of Age Phenomena of Dreams First Observation Second Observation Third Observation

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 20 ON THE INFLUENCE OF DIET UPON REPOSE, SLEEP, AND DREAMS

Effects of Diet on Labor About Dreams Continuation Result

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 21 ON OBESITY

Causes of Obesity Continuation Continuation Anecdote Inconveniences of Obesity Examples of Obesity

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 22 PREVENTATIVE OR CURATIVE TREATMENT OF OBESITY*

Generalities Further Outline of Diet Dangers of Acids The Antifat Belt About Quinine

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 23 ON THINNESS

Definition Kinds Effects of Thinness Natural Predestination A Fattening Diet

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 24 ON FASTING

Origin of Fasting How We Used to Fast The Beginnings of Laxness in Fasting

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 25 ON EXHAUSTION

Treatment A Cure Performed by the Professor

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 26 ON DEATH THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 27 PHILOSOPHICAL HISTORY OF COOKING

Alimentary Progress Discovery of Fire Cooking Feasts of the Orientals—of the Greeks Roman Banqueting The Second Coming of Lucullus Lectisternium et Incubitatium Poetry Barbarian Invasion Periods of Louis XIV and Louis XV Louis XVI Ameliorations from the Point of View of Art Final Refinements

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 28 ON RESTAURATEURS

Origin Advantages of Restaurants Examination of a Restaurant Inconveniences Competition Prix-Fixe Restaurants Beauvilliers The Gastronomer in a Good Restaurant

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 29 CLASSICAL GOURMANDISM IN ACTION

The Story of M. de Borose Retinue of an Heiress

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES MEDITATION 30 BOUQUET

Gastronomical Mythology

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES PART II TRANSITION THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES VARIETIES

I. The Curé’s Omelet PREPARATION OF A TUNA OMELET5 THEORETICAL NOTES ON THE PREPARATION OF THIS DISH II. Eggs in Meat Juice III. National Victory IV. Ablutions V. Mystification of the Professor and Defeat of a General VI. The Dish of Eel16 VII. The Asparagus VIII. The Trap IX. The Turbot X. Some Restorative Remedies BY THE PROFESSOR Improvised for the Case Described in Meditation 25

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XI. The Pullet of Bresse XII. The Pheasant XIII. Gastronomical Industry of the Exiles XIV. More Memories of Exile THE WEAVER THE FAMISHED GLUTTON THE SILVER LION STAY IN AMERICA42 A BATTLE XV. The Bundle of Asparagus XVI. About Fondue Recipe for Fondue XVII. Disappointment XVIII. Marvelous Effects of a Classical Dinner XIX. Effects and Dangers of Strong Liquors XX. The Chevaliers and the Abbots XXI. Miscellanea XXII. A Day with the Monks of Saint Bernard XXIII. Traveler’s Luck XXIV. Songs SONG of Demochares at the Feast of Denias SONG TO MAYNARD70 THE CHOICE OF SCIENCES IMPROMPTU THE DEATHBED Physiological Ballade XXV. Monsieur H … de P …* XXVI. Useful Hints XXVII. Privations

THE TRANSLATOR’S GLOSSES PARTING SALUTE TO THE GASTRONOMERS OF THE OLD AND NEW WORLDS A POSTSCRIPT FROM THE TRANSLATOR

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