A Learned Dissertation on Dumpling (1726) [and] Pudding and Dumpling Burnt to Pot. Or a Compleat Key to the Dissertation on Dumpling (1727)

About this book

In the early 18th century, as Britain grappled with political upheaval and social change, Henry Carey’s "A Learned Dissertation on Dumpling" emerged as a satirical commentary on the culinary and cultural landscape of the time. This unique work cleverly intertwines the seemingly mundane subject of dumplings with sharp critiques of contemporary politics, revealing the absurdities of societal norms. Accompanied by "Pudding and Dumpling Burnt to Pot. Or a Compleat Key to the Dissertation on Dumpling," this pamphlet invites readers to explore themes of class and governance through the lens of food. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, Carey's witty prose offers a deliciously insightful perspective on the intersection of gastronomy and politics in early modern Britain.