Encyclopedia of Eating & Drinking Traditions Customs & RitualsAuthor: Kathlyn Gay, Martin K GayThis comprehensive work explores food and drink at holiday and social functions; eating and drinking rituals at life ceremonies, such as birthings and funerals; food taboos and fasting rituals; customary manners of eating and drinking; and traditional places for consuming food and drink.Book DetailsPublisher: ABC-CLIOYear Published: 1996ISBN: 0874367565Book Number: 0914028Binding: HardcoverDust Jacket: YesPages: 289Book ConditionVery Good. This is a former reference library book with minimal to no wear.