The Food of a Younger Land: A portrait of American food from the lost WPA files

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Food of a Younger Land: A portrait of American food from the lost WPA files
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mark Kurlansky
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130
Category/GenreHistory of specific subjects
National and regional cuisine
ISBN/Barcode 9781594484575
ClassificationsDewey:394.120973
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Riverhead Books,U.S.
Publication Date 6 April 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Food of a Younger Land, Cod- A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World; Salt- A World History; 1968- The Year That Rocked the World; and The Big Oyster- History on the Half Shell. He lives in New York City.