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How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Rebecca Rupp
其他書名
Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables
出版Hachette UK, 2011-10-07
主題Gardening / Essays & NarrativesHistory / EssaysCooking / History
ISBN16034278649781603427869
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=unV4EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.