The Food of a Younger Land

A portrait of American food from the lost WPA files

Mark Kurlansky, Mark Kurlansky

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Riverhead Books,U.S.
06 April 2010

History: specific events & topics; Food & society; Cookery, food & drink; National & regional cuisine

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Recommended by Chef Jose Andreson The Drew Barrymore Show!

A portrait of American food--before the national highway system, before chain restaurants, and before frozen food, when the nation's food was seasonal, regional, and traditional--from the lost WPA files.

From the New York Times bestselling author who ""powerfully demonstrates the defining role food plays in history and culture"" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

In the throes of the Great Depression, a make-work initiative for authors-called ""America Eats""-was created by the WPA to chronicle the eating habits, traditions, and struggles of local Americans. Mark Kurlansky, author of Salt and Cod, unearths this forgotten literary treasure, chronicling a bygone era when Americans had never heard of fast food or grocery superstores. Kurlansky brings together the WPA contributions-featuring New York automats and Georgia Coca-Cola parties, Maine lobsters and Montana beaver tails-and brilliantly showcases them with authentic recipes, anecdotes, and photographs.

By: Mark Kurlansky
Illustrated by: Mark Kurlansky
Imprint: Riverhead Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 359g
ISBN: 9781594484575
ISBN 10: 1594484570
Pages: 451
Publication Date: 06 April 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active