Feast or famine

By Reginald Horsman

Subjects: Overland journeys to the Pacific, Frontier and pioneer life, American Cooking, American Cookery, Territorial expansion, Discovery and exploration, Food habits, Western style, Social life and customs, Drinking customs, History

Description: "Drawing on the journals and correspondence of pioneers, Horsman examines more than a hundred years of history, recording components of the diets of various groups, including travelers, settlers, fur traders, soldiers, and miners. He discusses food-preparation techniques, including the development of canning, and foods common in different regions"--Provided by publisher.