Harvey House Cookbook
In the 1870s, people traveling west of the Mississippi were still venturing into the wild. Loud, smoke-belching trains might have cut across the rough terrain, but harsh weather, rigid seats, and short breaks for bad food in the middle of nowhere showed the West was by no means won. Entrepreneur Fred Harvey had an eye for such problems and a nerve for the impossible. In 1876, he began establishing high-quality dining rooms along the Santa Fe Railroad, and his Harvey Houses helped change the...
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Entrepreneur Fred Harvey began establishing high-quality dining rooms along the Santa Fe Railway in 1876. His Harvey Houses helped change the entire picture of the American West. The Harvey House Cookbook recaptures the spirit of the first western rail excursions with 200-plus vintage recipes, many simple to prepare; numerous period photos; and the story of Fred Harvey himself.
