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A Rich and Fertile Land
A History of Food in America
Series: Foods and Nations
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A Rich and Fertile Land investigates the history of food in America, exploring where it comes from and how it has evolved over time. From the first Native Americans to modern industrial farmers, people have shaped the North American continent and its climate based on the foods they desired and the crops and animals they cultivated.
Bruce Kraig examines the meals prepared in American kitchens and those served in public dining places throughout history. He also discusses the impact of technical innovation and industrialization on the development of contemporary American food systems.
Drawing upon the latest evidence from the fields of science, archaeology, and technology, this book offers a unique and valuable history of the diverse and abundant food of the United States.
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A Rich and Fertile Land by Bruce Kraig receives praise for being readable and providing a concise, expert introduction to the history of American food. The book is described as both informative and engaging, offering a comprehensive history from prehistoric times to the present while skilfully weaving historical insight with a passion for food. It creatively explores how the American landscape has shaped food habits and production throughout time.
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ISBN: 9781780238531
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 110 illustrations, 80 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Bruce Kraig is Professor Emeritus in History and Humanities at Roosevelt University, Chicago, and the founding President of the Culinary Historians of Chicago. An internationally recognized food historian, he has been host and writer for a series of award-winning food documentaries for PBS, and has also appeared on ABC National News, Good Morning America and BBC News. He has written several cookery books and his articles have appeared in the Chicago Tribune.
. He is the author or editor of numerous books on food history, including Hot Dog: A Global History (Reaktion, 2009).
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