The American Plate, Libby H. OConnell
The American Plate, Libby H. OConnell
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The American Plate
A Culinary History in 100 Bites

Author: Libby H. O'Connell

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/11/2014

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

For generations, people have proudly defined themselves and their values through their national cuisine. But American food, like its history, is a world of its own. This enticingly fresh book introduces modern listeners to lost American food traditions and leads them on a tantalizing culinary journey through the evolution of our vibrant cuisine and culture. Covering a hundred different foods from the Native American era through today and featuring over thirty recipes, this fascinating history of American food will delight history buffs and food lovers alike.

Author Bio

Libby H. O'Connell is senior vice president of Corporate Outreach and chief historian to the History Channel. Since joining A&E Television Network as a consultant in 1993, she has developed significant promotional alliances with such organizations as the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Civil War Trust, and National History Day. She is an Emmy Award-winning educator, historian, preservationist, and documentary producer. She is also the author of several books, including Save Our History, White House-200th Anniversary, History of Halloween, and History Classroom-The Civil War (Spring 2011) the Idea Book for Educators. She has taught history at Long Island University and has served as president of Raynham Hall Museum on Long Island. Libby lives in New York City.

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