<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Dining by Rail" recaptures the history and spirit of an era and offers absorbing details and sumptuous recipes to readers with an interest in railroads and Americana. 150 photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Dining by Rail</i> is James D. Porterfield's book of history and recipes from America's golden age of railroad cuisine. Porterfield is a devotee of railroad history and a gourmet cook, and while preparing this book he sorted through 7,500 railroad recipes. Full of authentic menus and classic recipes like Lobster Newburg, deviled eggs and blanc mange, <i> Dining by Rail</i> is the book for anyone who has ever dreamed of returning to the days of glamorous travel.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"...mouthwatering...A sumptuous social history, complete with recipes." --<i>Entertainment Weekly</i> <p/>"A wonderful book of interesting information and great food." --<i>Merle Ellis, Host of Cookin' USA, The Nashville Network</i> <p/>"Readers...may find this book fulfilling their wildest dreams...invaluable...For authentic American [cuisine] presented without campiness or apology, this is the source." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>"[A] loving look at dining cars, first-class meals, and the vanished romance of rail travel." --<i>Beverly Bundy, Staff Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram</i> <p/>"...unique, practical and highly informative...Besides 150 priceless photographs, the book contains...simple and easy-to-follow recipes." --<i>The Virginia Quarterly Review</i> <p/>"...an entertaining and scholarly book...eloquent." --<i>John P. Hankey, Chief Curator, B&O Railroad Museum</i> <p/>"...fascinating...If you're a rail enthusiast who loves to cook, you'll be delighted." --<i>The Milwaukee Journal</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>James D. Porterfield </b>is a devotee of railroad history and a gourmet cook. He sorted through 7,500 authentic railroad recipes while preparing <i>Dining By Rail</i>. He lives and teaches in State College, Pennsylvania.