How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of

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

Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanovaâ€™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 worldâ€™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.Â
Country USA
Manufacturer Storey Publishing, LLC
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-10-07
Format Kindle eBook

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