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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World
- A History
Engelsk Hardback

Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World

- A History
Engelsk Hardback

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A WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALIST New York Times bestselling author William Alexander provides "an entertaining, broad-ranging history of the tomato" (Mark Pendergrast) in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods — while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages.  Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and—no surprise—the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781538753323
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1538753324
Udg. Dato:
7 jul 2022
Længde:
30mm
Bredde:
216mm
Højde:
148mm
Forlag:
Little, Brown & Company
Oplagsdato:
7 jul 2022
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