I bought this book for my own information -- I've been a black coffee drinker for c. 60 years, and a real coffee aficionado for the past 15 years or so. The book's size and amount of information are almost overwhelming, and yet the author's clear, reader-friendly, nearly conversational writing style make it as much a "page-turner" as a good mystery novel. He covers the history, geography, economics, and complex sociology & politics of all aspects of this world-wide industry so completely as to make this work a textbook, nay, a one-volume college course. From Asia, Africa, and the Americas, to Starbuck's, Folgers, Maxwell House and everything in the U.S., it's all here. HIGHLY recommended!!
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Customers find this coffee history book thoroughly researched and well-written, with one noting its detailed accounts of major events. Moreover, the book provides comprehensive coverage of coffee's discovery and development, making it particularly useful for reports. Additionally, they appreciate the engaging storyline and the book's condition upon arrival. However, the writing quality receives mixed feedback from customers.
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42 customers mention readability, 37 positive, 5 negative
32 customers mention information quality, 28 positive, 4 negative
Thorough, readable, yet scholarly & encyclopedic....Read more
Wonderful and very well researched bookRead more
...then read this book. I'll admit this book is thoroughly researched and provides an in-depth history on coffee....Read more
...1st EDITION This is an excellent history, but needs a 2nd edition. A lot has happened in the last 10 years....Read more
21 customers mention information value, 20 positive, 1 negative
On time delivery, well documented. A very informative book, one I should have purchased long agoRead more
It is good as a general intro to the subject (surprisingly not many coffee books out there), although sometimes a little drab....Read more
A well-written and informative book overall. Though I must echo the comments of other readers that state that it focuses more on the Americas....Read more
Very insightful. Great references to the history of coffee.Read more
9 customers mention coffee content, 9 positive, 0 negative
great book about coffee, i just wish it talked more about the chemistry of coffee and the scientific process of roasting.Read more
The best book on coffeeRead more
...It is full of details about coffee, coffee producers, coffee roasters (in the US mainly), coffee distributors, and the coffee drinker....Read more
Came across this book at a coffee bar and it piqued my interest in coffee. Lengthy, so for time I read some other books about coffee first....Read more
9 customers mention storyline, 7 positive, 2 negative
Excellent! So many great stories, histories, a fantastic read!Read more
It could be a good story, but this book needed an editor. It reads like a term paper which included every bit of data the student could find....Read more
that ran out of a bit of steam at the end. Otherwise, an interesting history written in an engaging and very readable style.Read more
...there is not a compelling storyline, theme or strong POV - much more a 'this happened at this time then that happened at that time'Read more
8 customers mention history, 7 positive, 1 negative
...The first half on coffee varieties and history was interesting....Read more
excellent book -- in this day of coffee very interesting background for both specialist and general reader--I can recommend it.Read more
...being a dry history book, it's gives you the context of the events surrounding coffee's history, and the social impact it's had, both positive and...Read more
...This is a fascinating book on the history of coffee as well as a look at how one guilty pleasure influenced the planet....Read more
6 customers mention sturdiness, 6 positive, 0 negative
...The seller said the book was "used." But the condition was so good, I thought the book was new. Efficient, prompt delivery. Very happy....Read more
The book came quickly in new condition. It is interesting to read as well. I am learning so much about the history of coffee.Read more
Great condition.great read! Prompt delivery!Read more
...It showed up on time and in good condition. Cant wait for Christmas morning to see his face when he opens the box and see Uncommon Grounds....Read more
13 customers mention writing quality, 9 positive, 4 negative
This is a very through history of coffee and well written so that it keeps you interested even though it is very in depth....Read more
Probably the best historical book written about coffee as the author somehow made a factual compilation an easy read....Read more
...Pendergrast did plenty of research to write this book, the writing is disorganized and chaotic....Read more
...Otherwise, an interesting history written in an engaging and very readable style.Read more
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- Mauricio S JardiniReviewed in Brazil on December 29, 2019
Excellent book about the history of coffee around the world. Being a Brazilian I can assure you that I learned more about my country history with coffee than anywhere else
- sideshowbobReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2012
The Modern Bible of Coffee History...
