Wayne Thiebaud1920 -
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A raging tempest, Tunisian pirates and
a month of windless doldrums didn't
deter Frenchman Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu
from bringing a single coffee plant from the
garden of Louis XIV to the island
of Martinique in 1723. The tree thrived in its
new Caribbean setting and soon spread.
The vast majority of the coffee trees in
the Americas today are
descendants of that one plant
14 comments:
Bonjour Coffee,
Great post, old chap. I wonder where you find your material.
Those Frenchies, they invented "freedom fries" and bestowed you with coffee. What about giving them a general pardon.
Georg
This is what I'm trying to achieve in learning to draw; I don't think it's within my grasp.
Thiebaud taught at my school, and his paintings were hung on campus. I really should have stolen one when I had the chance.
Martinique sounds pretty. i think it's the ique part.
just think, a single plant. i had a double espresso today.
I like wayne's whimsical drawings. I would love to make him one a buttermilk pie. I'm sure he would enjoy a slice or two....
Coffee, I always learn something from you. Thanks.
Lovely little tidbits, Coffee. And a groovin' jam to boot! Always a pleasure!
great shadow play pic on the sidebar!!!
The coffee plant like an idea has the ability to spread and change so very much. Thanks for sharing.
Have A Great Weekend Coffee!
I Agree With georg ! Hug A Frenchie Today!
I enjoy a nice cup of coffee every day.
georg: Quite a history isn't it.
t & t: Keep trying.
kurt: What was he like?
edward: Yes and yes! ; )
mouse: He reads like an interesting teacher.
merle: I don't know about that, but Thanks.
mb: Cheers and glad to see you're still around!
mouse: It doesn't surprise me you caught it. If anyone ever notices anything different showing up, they don't mention it.
mark: Thanks for both the comment and stopping by.
tony: You too!
hugh: I bet it's heavenly! ; )
He's still alive!
Alas, I never took a class from him.
kurt: Too bad! ; (
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