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How Carrots Won the Trojan War

by Rebecca Rupp
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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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Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 11, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781603427869
  • Release date: October 11, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781603427869
  • File size: 4748 KB
  • Release date: October 11, 2011

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Kindle Book
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subjects

Gardening Nonfiction

Languages

English

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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Gardening Nonfiction
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