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How Carrots Won the Trojan War

Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables

Rebecca Rupp

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English
Storey Publishing
07 October 2011
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.
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Imprint:   Storey Publishing
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 202mm,  Width: 126mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   410g
ISBN:   9781603429689
ISBN 10:   1603429689
Pages:   384
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables

Honestly, this might be the most delightful, laugh-yourself-silly title to make its way onto the garden bookshelf in a long, long time. How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables is a delightful romp into the history of the vegetables gracing our common tables from noted expert and author Rebecca Rupp. Rebecca Rupp has done us the favor of serving up a savory history of something many of us don't think much about--vegetables. . . . How Carrots Won the Trojan War assembles a palatable cornucopia of these stories, both satisfying and delicious. -- Edible Notes


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