Publisher's Synopsis
The Jonny-Cake Papers Of Sheperd Tom: Together With Reminiscences Of Narragansett Schools Of Former Days (1915) is a book written by Thom Robinson Hazard. The book is a collection of essays and reminiscences about life in Narragansett, Rhode Island, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, who was born and raised in Narragansett, provides a vivid and detailed account of life in the small town during this period, including descriptions of the local schools, the people, and the customs and traditions of the community. The book is particularly noteworthy for its focus on the local cuisine, especially the Jonny-Cake, a type of cornmeal flatbread that was a staple of the Narragansett diet. The author provides detailed instructions for making Jonny-Cake, as well as recipes for other local dishes. Overall, The Jonny-Cake Papers Of Sheperd Tom is a fascinating and informative look at life in a small New England town during a bygone era.With A Biographical Sketch And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
