Lexicographical Neighbors of Burgoos
Literary usage of Burgoos
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. How to Amuse Yourself and Others: The American Girl's Handy Book by Lina Beard, Adelia Belle Beard (1887)
"PICNICS, burgoos AND CORN-ROASTS. 'RACES of foreign ancestors are apparent
occasionally in most of us, true Americans though we be. ..."
2. The Blue-grass Region of Kentucky by James Lane Allen (1892)
"... the democratic sort—great agricultural fairs, race-courses, political meetings,
barbecues and burgoos in the woods—where no one is pushed to the wall, ..."
3. New Ideas for Out of Doors: The Field and Forest Handy Book by Daniel Carter Beard (1906)
"... burgoos, and Corn-Roasts —Botany as Applied to Art—Quiet Games for Hot
Weather—How to Make a Hammock — Corn - Husk and Flower Dolls—How to Make Fans—All ..."
4. Our Country's Readers by M. Halley, Leonard Lemmon (1903)
"... assemblies of the democratic sort—great agricultural fairs, race-courses,
political meetings, barbecues, and burgoos in the woods—where no one is pushed ..."
5. The Stag Cook Book: Written for Men by Men by Carroll Mac Sheridan (1922)
"The excellence of a burgoo depends upon two things, the materials you have of
which to make it and the care you take in cooking it. No two burgoos are alike ..."
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