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How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables
by Rebecca Rupp (Author) Format: Kindle Edition★★★★★
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Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables. Gardeners, foodies, history buffs, and anyone who wants to know the secret stories concealed in a salad are sure to enjoy this delightful and informative collection. Read more
Product Information
| ASIN | B005SGG0EG |
| Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | Oct. 7 2011 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 7.5 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 385 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1603427869 |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,744 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #1 in Vegetable Gardening (Kindle Store) #1 in Historical Essays (Kindle Store) #1 in Gardening Essays |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 111 ratings |