Record #:

20143

Author(s):

Hilldrup, R.L.

Abstract:

This article is about the necessity of salt to civilian and military life during the American Revolution. Uses of salt as a food preservative, curing of hides, in horse feed, and as seasoning is detailed here along with the history of salt trade during this period as well as colonial management of salt shortages due to the war.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 22 Issue 4, Oct 1945, p393-417, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Salt--North Carolina--History