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

by Rebecca Rupp
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781603429689
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Storey Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 376
  • Original Price: GBP 13.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 431 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History, Specific Ingredients / Vegetables, and Vegetables

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.

Rupp, Rebecca: -

Rebecca Rupp has written more than a dozen books for children and adults, including Weather! and How Carrots Won the Trojan War. She holds a PhD in cell biology and biochemistry and has written hundreds of articles for magazines, including Country Journal, Early American Life, Mother Earth News, Natural History, and Utne Reader. She lives in Vermont.

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