Feast And Fasting With Lewis & Clark A Food And Social History

What did the Lewis and Clark Expedition live on'fresh bison on the High Plains, dried salmon in Columbia River country, dog and horse when necessary, vegetables offered by Indian hosts, portable soup, and salt pork carried from Philadelphia. Leandra Holland's narrative about what the expedition members ate on their journey makes this book a rich treat as well as a solid reference for historians, researchers, and re-enactors. Extensive illustrations and a sprinkling of authentic recipes help to trace the expedition's daily life, their food preparation, and their preservation and storage methods. A detailed index, separate recipe and menu index, and item-by-item appendices of food groups further assist food lovers and Lewis and Clark buffs.Holland, Leandra Zim is the author of 'Feast And Fasting With Lewis & Clark A Food And Social History', published 2003 under ISBN 9781591520078 and ISBN 159152007X.