A TASTE FOR WAR; THE CULINARY HISTORY OF THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.

Davis, William C.

ISBN 10: 0811700186 / ISBN 13: 9780811700184

Published by Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2003., 2003

First edition, first printing (per publisher's statement and number line upon copyright page). xiv, 226 pages. Hardcover: H 23.5cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket lightly rubbed with minor bumping at edges. Blue spine with bright silver stamped lettering; gray boards. Pages are bright and clean. Binding remains fairly crisp. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. ISBN 0811700186. Seller Inventory # CVA-00603

Synopsis:

"[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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A TASTE FOR WAR; THE CULINARY HISTORY OF THE...
Publisher: Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2003.
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition