A Taste For War: The Culinary History of the Blue and the Gray
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"[Hardtack was] positively unsuitable fodder for anything that claims to be human...and I think it no exaggeration to say that any intelligent pig possessing the least spark of pride would have considered it a pure insult to have them put into his swill." (Wilbur Fisk, Civil War soldier). We know the uniforms they wore, the weapons they carried, and the battles they fought, but what did they eat and, of even greater curiosity, was it any good? Now, for the very first time, the food that fueled the armies of the North and the South and the soldiers' opinions of it--ranging from the sublime to just slime--is front and center in a biting, fascinating look at the Civil War as written by one of its most respected historians. There's even a comprehensive "cookbook" of actual recipes included for those intrepid enough to try a taste of the Civil War.
About the Author
William C. Davis is director of programs for the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and professor of history at Virginia Tech. He is the author of more than 40 books on Civil War and Southern history, including Battle of Bull Run (0811702022), Orphan Brigade (081171182X), Duel between First Ironclads (0811705366), and Look Away!: A History of the Confederate States of America.
A Taste For War: The Culinary History of the Blue and the Gray,William C. Davis,Stackpole Books,0811700186,19th century,Civil War, 1861-1865,Cookery, Military,Food supply,History,History - Military / War,History: American,Military - Napoleonic Wars,Military - Naval,Social aspects,United States,United States - Civil War,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,Europe,USA,United Kingdom, Great Britain,World history: c 1750 to c 1900
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