Hey there HISTARCH!

Does anyone know of a good reference for the first use of copper for
cooking?  Is there an archaeological site that has evidence of one of the
first uses of copper for cooking?  I have a general working knowledge of
how and why copper was first used but I don't have a solid reference that I
can point to that details the reasons/evolution of copper in cooking.  In
addition, any reference to first use of copper aboard sailing vessels would
be awesome!

Thanks in advance.

Chris

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Christopher Horrell Ph.D., R.P.A.

Federal Preservation Officer/Senior Marine Archaeologist

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