How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Download or Read eBook How Carrots Won the Trojan War PDF written by Rebecca Rupp and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rebecca Rupp |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2011-10-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781603427869 |
ISBN-13 | : 1603427864 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis How Carrots Won the Trojan War by : Rebecca Rupp
Book excerpt: 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.