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The velvet coffee-woman: or, the life, gallantries and amours of the late famous Mrs. Anne Rochford. Particularly, I. The history of her going by that … of her noted Irish-lover Mac Dermot

Posted on June 13, 2011 by coffeefool

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World

Posted on June 7, 2011 by coffeefool

Since its discovery in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago, coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history, according to Uncommon Grounds, a sweeping book by business writer Mark Pendergrast. Over the years, the beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, … Continue reading →

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