Oat Meal: The War Winner by James Ritchie Grieve
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| Author | Grieve, James Ritchie, 1840- |
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| Title | Oat Meal: The War Winner |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Oat Meal: The War Winner" by James Ritchie Grieve is a dietary treatise written in the early 20th century. This book argues for the nutritional superiority of oatmeal as a staple food, particularly focusing on its benefits as a source of sustenance during times of war and hardship. Grieve draws from personal anecdotes and observations from his upbringing in Scotland, where he emphasizes the effectiveness of oatmeal in maintaining health and strength among laborers. In "Oat Meal: The War Winner," Grieve presents a passionate case for oatmeal as not only a nutritious food but a catalyst for physical robustness and moral integrity. He shares vivid recollections of the Scottish ploughmen who thrived on limited diets primarily consisting of oatmeal, illustrating how this simple food sustains both body and mind. Grieve's advocacy extends to calling for a cultural shift in American dietary habits, urging society to embrace oatmeal in a more prominent role in their meals. Through a blend of personal narrative and persuasive argumentation, he hopes to inspire a movement towards incorporating oatmeal into daily diets, asserting its value in both health and community morale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Oatmeal |
| Subject | Scotland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56223 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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