The Altoona Area Public Library has reopened and the current hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am to 8pm; Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm.
The library will also maintain the auxiliary site at the Transportation Center, 1231 11th Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16601: Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5pm and Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm.
Introduces the foods and cooking of the Civil War period for slaves, plantation owners, civilians in the North, and soldiers on both sides; describes the effects the war had on eating; and shares recipes for hoecakes and other dishes.
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
America splits in two -- Slavery in the South -- Cooking on the plantation -- The road to war -- Food becomes scarce -- Life in the North -- A soldier's rations -- Hunger in the South -- Rebuilding the South.
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