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Appetite for America
Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the Wild West--One Meal at a Time
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- 560 pages
- Reading time
- 20 hours
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The book explores the lives of the Harvey Girls, women who transformed the American West by working as waitresses in Fred Harvey's restaurants along the Santa Fe Railroad. It highlights their journey towards independence and empowerment in a male-dominated society, showcasing their impact on the hospitality industry and their roles in shaping community and culture. The narrative is enriched by personal stories, historical context, and the broader societal changes of the time, making it a compelling read on women's history and opportunity.
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Appetite for America, Stephen Fried
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Appetite for America
- Subtitle
- Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the Wild West--One Meal at a Time
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Fried
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 560
- ISBN13
- 9780553383485
- Category
- Social sciences, World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- The book explores the lives of the Harvey Girls, women who transformed the American West by working as waitresses in Fred Harvey's restaurants along the Santa Fe Railroad. It highlights their journey towards independence and empowerment in a male-dominated society, showcasing their impact on the hospitality industry and their roles in shaping community and culture. The narrative is enriched by personal stories, historical context, and the broader societal changes of the time, making it a compelling read on women's history and opportunity.