food and drink in American westward expansion Horsman, Reginald. creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press c2008 2008 monographic eng

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viii, 356 p. : ill. "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. Food in the forest -- Land of pork and corn -- Game on every side -- Meat and more meat -- Tortillas and frijoles -- On the Oregon Trail -- Water before every door -- By land and sea -- Food at the mines -- Rank and file -- Officers' wives -- Food on the run -- Ranch and chuck wagon -- Long horizons. Reginald Horsman. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-usp-- Drinking customs West (U.S.) History 19th century Food habits West (U.S.) History 19th century Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.) Cooking, American Western style History Overland journeys to the Pacific West (U.S.) Social life and customs 19th century West (U.S.) Discovery and exploration United States Territorial expansion GT2853.U5 H67 2008eb 641.5978 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10277760 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10277760 CaPaEBR 080404 ebr10277760