Rations: A Very Peculiar History

Name: Rations: A Very Peculiar History
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781835874165
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By David Arscott and Arscott, David

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Rations: A Very Peculiar History serves up the remarkable story of how Britain fed itself during and after the Second World War. With its lively narrative, quirky facts, and original artwork, the book reveals the creativity and resilience that kept the nation going through years of... Read More

Format: Hardback

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A witty, informative look at Britain's wartime rationing years - from food shortages and "Make Do and Mend" to ingenious recipes and the surprising benefits of frugality.

A witty, informative look at Britain's wartime rationing years - from food shortages and "Make Do and Mend" to ingenious recipes and the surprising benefits of frugality.

Description

Rations: A Very Peculiar History serves up the remarkable story of how Britain fed itself during and after the Second World War. With its lively narrative, quirky facts, and original artwork, the book reveals the creativity and resilience that kept the nation going through years of shortage.

From whale meat and Woolton pie to black market deals and the "Dig for Victory" campaign, readers discover the humour, hardship, and inventiveness that defined an era. Featuring cartoons, recipes, and period slogans, this Very Peculiar History combines social history and trivia to show how the austerity of the 1940s shaped modern Britain - proving that necessity really is the mother of invention.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835874165

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hatch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 192

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