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Paperback. "The Franklin Sugar" offers a fascinating glimpse into the industrial heritage of the American food industry, specifically focusing on the operations and products of the Franklin Sugar Refining Company of Philadelphia. This work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, illustrating the complex process of refining raw cane sugar into the staple household product. Readers will find insights into the meticulous standards of quality maintained by one of the era's leading sugar producers during the early 20th century.Beyond its industrial focus, the book highlights the versatility of sugar in the kitchen, often detailing its essential role in creating a wide array of confections, desserts, and preserved goods. It underscores the cultural significance of sugar in American life and the technological advancements that made it accessible to the masses. This volume is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of Philadelphia, the evolution of the food processing industry, or the culinary practices of the 1920s. With its blend of corporate history and functional utility, "The Franklin Sugar" captures a pivotal moment in the modernization of the domestic pantry and the industrialization of American foodways.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025664453
"The Franklin Sugar" offers a fascinating glimpse into the industrial heritage of the American food industry, specifically focusing on the operations and products of the Franklin Sugar Refining Company of Philadelphia. This work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, illustrating the complex process of refining raw cane sugar into the staple household product. Readers will find insights into the meticulous standards of quality maintained by one of the era's leading sugar producers during the early 20th century.
Beyond its industrial focus, the book highlights the versatility of sugar in the kitchen, often detailing its essential role in creating a wide array of confections, desserts, and preserved goods. It underscores the cultural significance of sugar in American life and the technological advancements that made it accessible to the masses. This volume is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of Philadelphia, the evolution of the food processing industry, or the culinary practices of the 1920s. With its blend of corporate history and functional utility, "The Franklin Sugar" captures a pivotal moment in the modernization of the domestic pantry and the industrialization of American foodways.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Title: The Franklin Sugar (Paperback)
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new