How Carrots Won the Trojan War

How Carrots Won the Trojan War
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Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9781603427869
ISBN-13 : 1603427864
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Book Synopsis How Carrots Won the Trojan War by : Rebecca Rupp

Download or read book How Carrots Won the Trojan War 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. 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.


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