Cheeses of the World

Cheeses of the World by US Dept of Agriculture. Published by Dover Publications Inc, New York, NY, 1972. Republication. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Some edge wear, content excellent. 151 Pgs. ISBN 0486228312. LCCN 73-188947. This dictionary of cheeses contains descriptions of virtually every variety of cheese - over 400 in all. It ranges from the commonest American cheddars to the most exotic Asian kinds, like Chhana, Surati and Labneh. There is an introduction devoted to the origin, both factual and mythical, of cheese; to the basics of cheese-making and to classification of cheeses. In the list itself, up to two pages are given to Cheddar, Camembert, Cottage, Roquefort, Queso Blanco, Stilton, Bel P'se, Edam and other important cheeses. There are descriptions of taste, texture and color and of the form in which each is made and marketed, and historical and geographical information is given for each. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8378.