The word "forage" appears in literature with a rich variety of meanings and applications, often revolving around the idea of gathering sustenance for both people and animals. In military memoirs, for example, it is frequently used to describe the act of collecting supplies for troops and horses, as seen in several passages from Memoirs of General William T. Sherman ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13]) and even in wartime strategies discussed in The Art of War ([14], [15], [16]). At the same time, classical texts such as The Iliad ([17]) and works by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ([18], [19]) illustrate "forage" in more pastoral or survival contexts, highlighting its broader significance as a symbol of resourcefulness and self-reliance. The term is further explored from a lexical perspective in documents like The Declaration of Independence ([20], [21], [22]) and through literary allusions in texts ranging from Walt Whitman’s prose ([23]) to Kenneth Grahame’s narratives ([24]). This multifaceted usage underscores how "forage" has served as a powerful metaphor for both the physical act of gathering provisions and the strategic accumulation of resources in times of need.