Bent's Water Crackers

In his novel, Lonely On the Mountain, Louis L'Amour refers to Bent's Hard-Water Crackers. That is an actual product line that is still around. G. H. Bent Company began business in 1801 when Josiah Bent began selling "water crackers" (biscuits made of flour and water that would not deteriorate during long sea voyages). Josiah's grandson, George H. Bent, built the factory in Milton, Massachusetts, where the products are made. The company has expanded its menu to include a variety of sandwiches and George and Martha Washington pies.