How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables

by Rebecca Rupp

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1603429689

ISBN13:9781603429689

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:Storey Publishing

Length:384 Pages

Weight:0.89 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 4.9" x 7.9"

Related Subjects

Food History Non-Fiction Cultural Significance Cooking Cooking Essays Gardening Gardening & Landscaping Historical Study & Educational Resources History

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