Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket

by Elizabeth S.D. Engelhardt, Elizabeth S.D. Engelhardt, Gavin Benke

Book Overview

It's no overstatement to say that the state of Texas is a republic of barbecue. Whether it's brisket, sausage, ribs, or chicken, barbecue feeds friends while they catch up, soothes tensions at political events, fuels community festivals, sustains workers of all classes, celebrates brides and grooms, and even supports churches. Recognizing just how central barbecue is to Texas's cultural life, Elizabeth Engelhardt and a team of eleven graduate students...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292719981
• ISBN13: 9780292719989
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.9"