Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy, the U.S. flag, the public library, the post office, the mint, the stock exchange, the hospital, and the computer. But Philly’s greatest gift to American society could well be the cheesesteak. A great cheesesteak is as much about the place that sells it, the people who serve it to you, and how and why they do what they do, as it is about the actual food. Starting in the city that started it all, Philadelphia, and moving around the country, The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book identifies and profiles some of the world’s best cheesesteak stands, examines the sandwich’s history and following (including fan activity and art), and even offers recipes for those who want to recreate that great taste at home.