Cold Meat and How to Disguise It
A History of Advice on How to Survive Hard Times: A Hundred Years of Belt Tightening
2009
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Recession, depression, stagflation, deflation—no matter what you call it, it’s not a new thing. Throughout history, economic downturns have forced people to economize, often in what, to modern sensibilities, are mighty peculiar ways. This book looks back at a hundred years of belt-tightening tips from books, magazines, government agencies, and assorted do-gooders. Some of the hints and advice are mystifying, but all are part of social history, and many are as useful today as they were in granny’s day.
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Author
Hunter Davies
Author · 32 books
Thompson Edward Hunter Davies, formerly an editor for the Sunday Times of London, is the author of numerous books, including The Glory Game. He lives in London.
