Vegetarian America A History

Subjects:

• History » American History (General)
• Health/Medicine » Nutrition
• Religious Studies » History of Religion

Related Web Pages:

• Click here to visit the author's Web site, www.vegetarianmuseum.com--the only museum in the world, on or off the Internet, dedicated to vegetarianism.

Reviews:

• [T]his extremely well researched book is a worthwhile purchase for both large public and academic libraries.
  —Library Journal June 15, 2004
• Vegetarian America is a history of the movement in the US from the 18th century to today. The book goes thoroughly and compellingly into a history about which most vegetarians themselves are unaware. The Iacobbos provide fascinating stories and details about the key people, organizations, and events in vegetarianism....Recommended. All levels.
  —Choice December 2004
• Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
  —The Bookwatch December 2004
• Vegetarian America: A History is an affordable and highly recommended acquisition for the circulating collections of all academic, health sciences, and public libraries. It deserves a place in the culinary collections of all hospital and other special libraries, cooking schools, and the personal collections of everyone with an interest in the history of food.
  —E-Streams November 2004
• Vegetarian America: A History should be placed in every library in this country.
  —MBR Internet Bookwatch December 2004
• [A] most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in the United States from the late 1700s to the present....Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
  —Vegetarian Journal 2004
• [A] compelling, readable account of an unfamiliar history.
  —Boston Herald September 12, 2004

• Endorsement From Jeff Nelson,
  President, VegSource.com: Karen and Michael Iacobbo have done a stellar job at digging down to the roots of our vegetarian heritage. Their new book is a bountiful harvest of fascinating information, and should be required reading for anyone walking the veg way.
• Endorsement From Colman McCarthy,
  Columnist, The Washington Post: Every once in a while someone comes along and sees the need for explaining, or defining, and clarifying a basic reality. The Iacobbos have certainly done this with their book. It is a major breakthrough, both journalistically and inspirationally.
• Endorsement From Suzanne Havala Hobbs,
  Director, Carolina Health Summit
  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: Vegetarian America is an entertaining and informative read that puts into perspective the rich history of the U.S. vegetarian movement.
• Endorsement From Howard F. Lyman LL.D.,
  author of Mad Cowboy: Vegetarian America is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. It shows clearly where the path is leading and I hope enough of us get on it before it's too late for our children and grandchildren.