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Rupp Rebecca - How Carrots Won The Trojan War Curious (But True) Stories Of Common Vegetables - Paperback

Rupp Rebecca - How Carrots Won The Trojan War Curious (But True) Stories Of Common Vegetables - Paperback

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Description: 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.
Title: How Carrots Won The Trojan War Curious (But True) Stories Of Common Vegetables
Author(s): Rupp Rebecca
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Barcode: 9781603429689
Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Date: 10/7/2011
Category: Gardening
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