Grocers' Goods
A Family Guide to the Purchase of Flour, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Spices, Canned Goods, Cigars, Wines, and All Other Articles Usually Found in American Grocery StoresBy Frederick B. Goddard
Length2h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Grocers' Goods," Frederick B. Goddard presents a vibrant exploration of the everyday lives of the working class in urban America through the lens of a grocery store. This rich collection of poems captures the mundane yet poignant details of this setting, marrying a conversational tone with vivid imagery and sharp observations. Goddard's literary style is characterized by a deft use of free verse, imbued with keen social commentary that reflects the changing dynamics of society in the late 19th century. The collection stands as a testament to the intersection of commerce and community, revealing the significance of grocery stores as essential social spaces where lives converge and stories unfold. Frederick B. Goddard, a prominent figure in American poetry during the post-Civil War era, drew inspiration from the societal shifts around him. His experiences as a poet and observer of contemporary culture resonate throughout this work, as he captures the nuance of daily interactions within the grocery context. These reflections are reflective of his broader concerns regarding the relationships between people, capitalism, and class struggles that marked his time. "Grocers' Goods" is highly recommended for readers interested in American poetry and social histories. Goddard's keen observations and immersive storytelling invite you to step into a world that is both familiar and uniquely reflective of its era, and are sure to enrich your understanding of the cultural landscape of late 19th century America.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 5, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Grocers’s
58Imported Cheese.
2Index List of Grocers’ Goods.
59Eggs.
3THE MODERN GROCER.
60Lard.
4Food Never Before so Low.
61Fresh Meats and Poultry.
5Food Adulteration.
62Smoked and Dried Meats and Fish.
Show all chaptersShow less
6Adulteration Laws.
63Salt or Pickled Fish.
7Less Adulteration than Commonly Supposed.
64Meat Essences and Extracts.
8Hints to Housekeepers.
65Excellence of American Canned Goods.
9The Daily Food of a Model Man.
66Varieties of Canned Goods.
10Variety in Food.
67Canned Meats.
11Beef and Bread
68Canned Soups and Broths.
12Milk.
69Fish.
13WHEAT.
70Canned Vegetables.
14Wheaten Flour.
71Canned Fruits.
15Points for Purchasers of Flour.
72Canned Sundries.
16Corn or Maize.
73Jellies, Preserves, etc.
17Rye Flour.
74Flavoring Extracts and Essences.
18Barley.
75Spices and Condiments.
19Oatmeal.
76Salt.
20Buckwheat.
77Vinegar.
21Rice.
78Pickles.
22Farinaceous Foods.
79Sauces.
23Bread.
80Tropical Fruits.
24Feed for Stock.
81Where Early Vegetables Come From.
25Bread Raising Materials.
82The Varieties.
26Biscuits, Crackers, etc.
83DRIED FRUITS.
27Sugar Candies.
84Raisins.
28Making Candy, etc.
85NUTS.
29TEA.
86Chewing Tobacco
30Effects of Tea.
87Smoking Tobacco.
31Black and Green Teas.
88Cigars.
32Analysis of Tea by Dr. Hassall.
89Why a Cigar Should Burn Well.
33Tea Made to Order.
90Quality of Cigars.
34Gunpowder, Hyson, and Imperial.
91The Most Economical Soap.
35Varieties of Tea.
92Effects of Strong Soap on Fabrics.
36Japan Teas.
93What Soaps Are Made Of.
37Blended Teas.
94A Wide Range of Choice.
38COFFEE.
95STARCH.
39Coffee Better than Alcohol.
96Blueing (Laundry).
40Coffee Growth and Production.
97Candles.
41Coffee and Tea Compared.
98Grocers’ Sundries.
42Modes of Making Coffee.
99WINES.
43Coffee Substitutes and Adulterations.
100Composition of Wines.
44Chicory or Wild Endive.
101Alcohol and Acids in Wine.
45Tests for Adulterations.
102France.
46Cocoa and Chocolate.
103The Wines of Germany.
47Milk, Etc.
104Wines of Hungary, Italy, Spain, etc.
48Butter.
105American Wines.
49Classification of Butter.
106Champagne.
50Artificial Butter.
107Good and Poor Champagne.
51Oleomargarine Laws.
108MALT LIQUORS.
52Cheese.
109ALCOHOL IN BEERS.
53Cheese as a Staple Food.
110Beer Adulterations.
54Analysis of Full and Skim Milk Cheese.
111DISTILLED LIQUORS.
55Good and Poor Cheese.
112Alcohol in Liquors.
56Facts About Cheese.
113Favorite Brands.
57Classification of Cheese.
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