Civil War Cookbook: A Unique Collection of Traditional Recipes and Anecdotes from the Civil War Period
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Book Overview
Every Civil War buff will want to own this unique cookbook, which takes the reader right into the kitchens of 19th-century America. Illustrated with wonderful period photographs, it intertwines history and food for a fascinating new look at the lives of Civil War soldiers and their families. Traditional recipes, illustrated with full-color photographs and highlighted with historical anecdotes, include instructions for recreating treats sent in care packages to soldiers in the field, camp dishes, and special meals.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561382876
ISBN13:9781561382873
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:Running Press Book Publishers
Length:93 Pages
Weight:1.54 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 9.8" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
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An excellent look and sampling of Civil War-era food
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Mr. Davis has compiled an excellent and beautiful book of the recipes of an anguished time. You will certainly get a taste of the simple foods that so many families relied on when there was little to be had. Whether you are a reenactor or a food history buff, this book will take you into the kitchens of the homes and armies of the Civil War.
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