Twain's Feast: Searching For America's Lost Foods In The Footsteps Of Samuel Clemens (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
A fascinating journey discussing how different the food landscape looked in the time of Mark Twain compared to today. Regional eating, while still somewhat identifiable, is nothing compared to what it was before the height of railroad transportation. The book leaves you feeling hungry in just about every chapter, and it makes raccoon sound not all that unbearable. An entertaining read for any history buff! This book has made me want to go back and reread my favorite Mark Twain stories; I must admit to not knowing much about him in a biographical sense but his humor, sense of adventure, and above all his taste come through in his quotes and the context in which they are set. This book appealed to me on many levels, as a reader of fiction, as an enthusiastic foodie and a food history buff. I appreciate the research that went into this book and maybe I'll try my own version on Samuel Clemens' feast.
What do You think about Twain's Feast: Searching For America's Lost Foods In The Footsteps Of Samuel Clemens (2010)?
Quite easily my new favorite book of 2010 and a must-read for any and all foodies or Twainhards.
—rrayray81314
Finally finished this book! A great combination of history on America, food and Mark Twain.
—Pat
Mark Twain? Food history? How can I not read this book?
—MaddiAnnie15
