The American Plate
A Culinary History in 100 Bites
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2015
Summary
Now in paperback, a mouth-watering history of American cuisine from History’s chief historian.
From the chief historian at HISTORY comes a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before Columbus’s arrival to today. Did you know that the first graham crackers were designed to reduce sexual desire? Or that Americans have tried fad diets for almost two hundred years? Why do we say things like “buck” for a dollar and “living high on the hog”? How have economi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781492609865 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1492609862 |
| Author: | Libby O'Connell |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2015 |
| Weight: | 413g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 38mm |
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“Like many miniencyclopedias, this one is studded with often intriguing facts…” - Kirkus
About The Author
Libby O'Connell
Libby H. O’Connell, Ph.D., is an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, educator, historian, and preservationist. As chief historian and senior vice president of corporate outreach and education for the History Channel and A+E Networks, O’Connell’s work in historic preservation and history education has been recognized by the White House. She lives in New York.
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