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
26Biscuits, Crackers, etc.
2Index List of Grocers’ Goods.
27Sugar Candies.
3THE MODERN GROCER.
28Making Candy, etc.
4Food Never Before so Low.
29TEA.
5Food Adulteration.
30Effects of Tea.
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6Adulteration Laws.
31Black and Green Teas.
7Less Adulteration than Commonly Supposed.
32Analysis of Tea by Dr. Hassall.
8Hints to Housekeepers.
33Tea Made to Order.
9The Daily Food of a Model Man.
34Gunpowder, Hyson, and Imperial.
10Variety in Food.
35Varieties of Tea.
11Beef and Bread
36Japan Teas.
12Milk.
37Blended Teas.
13WHEAT.
38COFFEE.
14Wheaten Flour.
39Coffee Better than Alcohol.
15Points for Purchasers of Flour.
40Coffee Growth and Production.
16Corn or Maize.
41Coffee and Tea Compared.
17Rye Flour.
42Modes of Making Coffee.
18Barley.
43Coffee Substitutes and Adulterations.
19Oatmeal.
44Chicory or Wild Endive.
20Buckwheat.
45Tests for Adulterations.
21Rice.
46Cocoa and Chocolate.
22Farinaceous Foods.
47Milk, Etc.
23Bread.
48Butter.
24Feed for Stock.
49Classification of Butter.
25Bread Raising Materials.
50Artificial Butter.
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