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The Senses. — Number of the Senses. — Action of the Senses. — Perfectness of the Senses. — Object of the Action of the Senses.
Taste. — Definition of Taste. — Sensation of Taste. — Flavors. — Influence of Smelling on the Taste. — Analysis of the Sensation of Taste. — Order of the Impressions of Taste. — Enjoyments Due to the Taste. — Supremacy of Man. — Method of the Author.
Gastronomy. — Origin of Sciences. — Origin of Gastronomy. — Definition of Gastronomy. — Different Objects of Gastronomy. — Utility of Gastronomical Knowledge. — Influence of Gastronomy in Business. — Gastronomical Academy.
Appetite. — Definition of Appetite. — Anecdote. — Great Appetites.
Food in Germs. — Section First. — Definitions. — Analysis. — Osmazome. — Principle of Aliments. — Vegetable Kingdom. — Difference Between Fat and Lean. — Individual Instance.
Food in Germs. — Section Second. — Specialities. — Section I. Pot-au–Feu, Potage, Etc. — Section II. Bouilli. — Section III. Fowls. — Section IV. the Turkey. — Dindonophiles. — Financial Influence of the Turkey. — Exploit of the Professor. — Section VI. Fish. — Anecdote. — Philosophical Reflection. — Section VII. Truffles. — Eratic Virtue of Truffles. — Are Truffles Indigestibles? — Section VIII. Sugar. — Indigenous Sugar. — Uses of Sugar. — Section IX. Origin of Coffee. — Different Modes of Preparing Coffee. — Effects of Coffee. — Section X. Chocolate — Its Origin. — Properties of Chocolate. — True Method of Preparing Chocolate.
Theory of Frying. — Allocution. — Section I. Chemistry. — Section II. Application.
On Thirst. — Varieties of Thirst. — Causes of Thirst. — Example.
An Episode on the End of the World.
On Gourmandise. — Definitions. — Advantages of Gourmandise. — Sequel. — Power of Gourmandise. — A Lady Gourmand. — Anecdote. — Are Women Gourmands? — The Effects of Gourmandise on Sociability. — Influence of Gourmandise on Conjugal Happiness. — Note of a Patriot Gastronomer.
Gourmands. — All Who Wish to Be Are Not Gourmands. — Napoleon. — Gourmands by Destiny. — Sensual Predestination. — Gourmands by Profession. — Financiers. — Physicians. — Objugation. — Devotees. — Chevaliers and Abbes. — Longevity of Gourmands.
Gastronomical Tests. — Gastronomical Tests. — First Series.— Income of 5,000 Francs. — Second Series.— Income 15,000 Francs. — Third Series.— Income 30,000 Francs, Or More.
On the Pleasures of the Table. — Origin of the Pleasures of the Table. — Difference Between the Pleasure of Eating and the Pleasures of the Table. — Effects. — Accessories. — The 18th and 19th Century. — Summary.
On Digestion. — Ingestion. — Duty of the Stomach. — Influence of Digestion.
Dreams. — Nature of Dreams. — System of Dr. Gall. — First Observation. — Second Observation. — Result. — Age. — Phenomena of Dreams. — First Observation. — Second Observation. — Third Observation. — Do As You Will Be Done by.
Influence of Diet on Rest, Sleep and Dreams. — Effects of Diet on Labor. — Dreams. — Consequence. — Result.
Obesity. — Causes of Obesity. — Sequel. — Sequel. — Anecdote. — Inconvenience of Obesity. — Examples of Obesity.
Generalities. — Sequel of the Regimen. — Dangers of Acids. — Antiobesic Belt. — Quinquina.
Thinness. — Definition. — Varieties. — Effects of Thinness. — Natural Predestination. — Fattening Regimen.
Fasting. — Definition. — Origin. — How People Used to Fast. — Origin of the Removal of Restriction in Fasting.
Exhaustion. — Treatment. — Cure by the Professor.
Philosophical History of the Kitchen. — Order of Alimentation. — Discovery of Fire. — Baking. — Oriental Entertainments.— Grecian. — Roman Festivals. — Resurrection of Lucullus. — Poetry. — Irruption of the Barbarians.
Restaurateurs. — Establishment.
Transition. — Varieties. — I. L’Omelette Du Cure. — Omelette Au Thon. — Observations. — II. A National Victory. — III. Mystification of the Professor and Defeat of a General. — IV. The Snare. — V. The Turbot. — VI. Pheasants. — VII. Gastronomical Industry of the Emigres. — VIII. Recollections of the Emigration. — The Weaver — The Starving. — Sojourn in America. — Asparagus. — Fondue. — Recipe for Fondue, Copied From the Papers of M. Trollet, Bailli of Mondon in Berne. — Disappointment. — Wonderful Effects of a Classical Dinner. — Effect and Danger of Strong Drinks. — Chevaliers and Abbes. — Miscellany.— Wine. — Strawberries. — Judgment. — Raisins. — A Day with the Bernardines. — Prosperity En Route. — H. ... de P ... — Conclusion.
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