Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners

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Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners
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Penner's Pilgrims are heroes, and deservedly so. She takes the story of their crossing on the Mayflower and establishment of Plymouth Colony, and fleshes it out with all the distasteful, even disgusting, details of their struggle for survival. Everything that made life difficult in the 1600s is mentioned--the acceptance of insect infestation in one's hair, clothing, bed, and food; the lack of efficient implements for home construction; the danger of crossing the Atlantic on an open vessel; and the deadly aftermath of disease. The author makes it clear that without the Indians' help, these settlers would not have made it through their first year, dependent as they were on European agricultural methods not suited to the New World.
While Penner gives a complete picture of the Pilgrims' daily life, her prime focus is on food--what the people ate; how they raised, prepared, served, and preserved it. Her writing style has a light touch that makes this interesting reading, often with a wry slant. The book concludes with a Pilgrim Menu'' for readers to prepare with adult supervision. The illustrations include pen-and-ink drawings and lithographs that show period artifacts and various food items.
Country USA
Brand Aladdin
Manufacturer Aladdin
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FBA-|300406
ReleaseDate 1997-09-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780689815416

Country	USA
Brand	Aladdin
Manufacturer	Aladdin
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|300406
ReleaseDate	1997-09-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780689815416

Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners

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