Description: 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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EAN: 9781538753323
UPC: 9781538753323
ISBN: 9781538753323
MPN: N/A
Book Title: Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World : a History
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Topic: Social History, Agriculture / General, Industries / Food Industry, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy)
Item Height: 1.2 in
Publication Year: 2022
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Business & Economics, History
Item Weight: 14.6 Oz
Author: William Alexander
Item Length: 8.5 in
Item Width: 5.8 in
Format: Hardcover
