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598 - The New York Oysters - part one

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Oyster Culture and Economy in New York City

This chapter explores the oyster culture and economy in New York City during the late 18th century. It discusses the contrast between the rich and the poor in terms of oyster consumption, the role of oyster men in the American Revolution, and the impact of the war on the oyster business.

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