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Eating the Plates

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Penner's Pilgrims are heroes, and deservedly so. She takes the story of their crossing on the Mayflower and establishment of Plymouth Colony, and fleshes it out with all the distasteful, even disgusting, details of their struggle for survival. Everything that made life difficult in the 1600s is mentioned—the acceptance of insect infestation in one's hair, clothing, bed, and food; the lack of efficient implements for home construction; the danger of crossing the Atlantic on an open vessel; and the deadly aftermath of disease. The author makes it clear that without the Indians' help, these settlers would not have made it through their first year, dependent as they were on European agricultural methods not suited to the New World.
While Penner gives a complete picture of the Pilgrims' daily life, her prime focus is on food—what the people ate; how they raised, prepared, served, and preserved it. Her writing style has a light touch that makes this interesting reading, often with a wry slant. The book concludes with a ''Pilgrim Menu'' for readers to prepare with adult supervision. The illustrations include pen-and-ink drawings and lithographs that show period artifacts and various food items.

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Publisher: Aladdin

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 9, 2008

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781439136997
  • Release date: September 9, 2008

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781439136997
  • File size: 5298 KB
  • Release date: September 9, 2008

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.9
Lexile® Measure:720
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3

Penner's Pilgrims are heroes, and deservedly so. She takes the story of their crossing on the Mayflower and establishment of Plymouth Colony, and fleshes it out with all the distasteful, even disgusting, details of their struggle for survival. Everything that made life difficult in the 1600s is mentioned—the acceptance of insect infestation in one's hair, clothing, bed, and food; the lack of efficient implements for home construction; the danger of crossing the Atlantic on an open vessel; and the deadly aftermath of disease. The author makes it clear that without the Indians' help, these settlers would not have made it through their first year, dependent as they were on European agricultural methods not suited to the New World.
While Penner gives a complete picture of the Pilgrims' daily life, her prime focus is on food—what the people ate; how they raised, prepared, served, and preserved it. Her writing style has a light touch that makes this interesting reading, often with a wry slant. The book concludes with a ''Pilgrim Menu'' for readers to prepare with adult supervision. The illustrations include pen-and-ink drawings and lithographs that show period artifacts and various food items.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Aladdin

    Kindle Book
    Release date: September 9, 2008

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781439136997
    Release date: September 9, 2008

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781439136997
    File size: 5298 KB
    Release date: September 9, 2008

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 4.9
    Lexile® Measure: 720
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3