A stunningly illustrated book that celebrates the power of food throughout American history and in women's lives. Filled with classic recipes and inspirational stories, A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove will make you think twice about the food on your plate. Here is the first book to recount how American women have gathered, cooked, and prepared food for lovers, strangers, and family throughout the ages. We find native women who pried nourishment from the wilderness, mothers who sold biscuits to buy their children's freedom ...
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A stunningly illustrated book that celebrates the power of food throughout American history and in women's lives. Filled with classic recipes and inspirational stories, A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove will make you think twice about the food on your plate. Here is the first book to recount how American women have gathered, cooked, and prepared food for lovers, strangers, and family throughout the ages. We find native women who pried nourishment from the wilderness, mothers who sold biscuits to buy their children's freedom, immigrant wives who cooked old foods in new homes to provide comfort. From church bake sales to microwaving moms, this book is a celebration of women's lives, homes, and communities. Over fifty recipes, from Federal Pancakes to Sweet Potato Pie, are beautifully presented along with over one hundred images from artists, photographers, and rare sources. A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove is the shared history of all American women and the perfect gift for anyone who ever put food on the table. 2-color, 138 illustrations.
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Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $2.07, good condition, Sold by Hippo Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toledo, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $3.08, fair condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Fair. Ex Library with stickers and markings, May have heavy wear and markings, may be missing CDs/supplemental materials. Stock photo may be different from actual cover.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $3.20, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of the Olympics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers. This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $3.48, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by W. W. Norton & Company.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $3.51, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $4.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carrollton, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $4.00, good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carrollton, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carrollton, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $5.99, good condition, Sold by Borgasorus Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wright City, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
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Good. No guarantee that access code has not been previously used or that CD is included. Moderate dirt wear, wrinkling or creasing on cover or spine, good binding, moderate writing/highlighting. Used book stickers, residue, or marker may be on cover or edges of book.
Add this copy of A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: a History of to cart. $8.44, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
