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

ISBN-13: 9781603429689 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 384 str.

Rebecca Rupp

Opis

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."