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Three squares : the invention of the American meal

Carroll, Abigail (Author).

Summary: The story of how the simple gruel of our forefathers gave way to snack fixes and fast food, "Three Squares" also explains how Americans' eating habits may change in the years to come.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0465025528 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9780465025527 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: xvii, 304 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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  • Publisher: New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2013.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Introduction: We Are How We Eat -- Why Colonial Eating was Messy -- The British Invasion -- How Dinner Became Special -- How Dinner Became American -- Why Lunch is Cold, Cheap, and Quick -- Reinventing Breakfast -- How Snacking was Redeemed -- The State of the American Meal -- Conclusion: The Future of the American Meal.

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  • 4 of 4 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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Martin Library Adults 394.1 CAR Home (Text) 33454004879573 2nd Floor Available -
Muhlenberg Community Library 394.12 CAR (Text) 33249020294884 Non-fiction Available -
RACC Display: ANT 220 - GT2853.U5 C38 2013 (Text) 33624024654038 Reserves Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main 394.120973 Car (Text) 33223007422453 Non-fiction Available -
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