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How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables
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Title: How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (But True) Stories of Common Vegetables
Author: Rebecca Rupp
ISBN: 9781603429689
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Complete Numbers Sta
Number of Pages: 376
Condition Note: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: 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.
Author: Rebecca Rupp
ISBN: 9781603429689
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Complete Numbers Sta
Number of Pages: 376
Condition Note: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: 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.
