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All about the Burger: A History of America's Favorite Sandwich

2019

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Synopsis

Discover the food history you've been missing in this entertaining book. Do you know what the first burger chain was? That Taco Bell was originally known as Bell Burger—and was founded in the same city as McDonald's? Have you heard of the 1980s Burger Wars? All About the Burger covers all these topics and more…

All About the Burger will take you on the burger journey of a lifetime, an informational magic carpet ride. You’ll learn about restaurants, cooking styles, and different eras that have made the burger the juggernaut that it is. From White Castle to Shake Shack, from simple sandwich to specialty burger, you won’t miss a bite.

This is the definitive Bible of Burgers. After reading this book, you will learn:

The contributions burgers have made to food culture.

The evolution of the burger from carnival treat to an American staple.

Where to go to find your next favorite burger.

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