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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World - A History (Hardcover)
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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World - A History (Hardcover)
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List price R679
Loot Price R569
Discovery Miles 5 690
You Save R110 (16%)
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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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