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Food Guide for War Service at Home

Food Guide for War Service at Home

Administration, United States Food
Blunt, Katharine
Powdermaker, Florence

Hardcover

Cookbooks General20th Century United States HistoryAgriculture

ISBN10: 1022962833
ISBN13: 9781022962835
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Food Guide for War Service at Home offers a fascinating glimpse into the American homefront during World War I. Authored by Katharine Blunt, Frances L. Swain, and Florence Powdermaker, this guide, prepared under the direction of the United States Food Administration with a preface by Herbert Hoover, provided crucial information on food conservation and nutrition during wartime.

Originally created in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Education, this book served as a practical resource for home economics, helping families navigate wartime rationing and contribute to the war effort through responsible food consumption.

Explore the challenges and strategies employed to ensure food supply during a critical period in American history. This meticulously prepared print edition provides insights into the daily lives of those who supported the war from home, offering valuable lessons and a unique perspective on the intersection of cooking, nutrition, and national service. A valuable resource for anyone interested in food history, 20th-century United States history, or the social impact of agriculture during wartime.

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