Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World: A History
Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World: A History
Biographical Note: William Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author and the writer of three critically-acclaimed books, including The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent...
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Biographical Note: Review Quotes: "Alexander's breathless, witty memoir is a joy to read. It's equal parts fact and fun." -- Boston Globe on 52 Loaves Review Quotes: "[Alexander's] bright writing highlights a pleasing variety of comical misadventures... Entertaining and educative."-- Kirkus Reviews on 52 Loaves Review Quotes: "Serious, irreverent, funny and informative at the same time."-- Jacques Pépin on 52 Loaves Review Quotes: "Engaging, well-paced and informative."-- New York Times on The $64 Tomato Review Quotes: "[A] disarmingly witty take on horticulture...consistently funny."-- Washington Post on The $64 Tomato Review Quotes: "Alexander's slightly poisoned paradise manages to impart an existential lesson on the interconnectedness of nature and the fine line between nurturing and killing." -- Publishers Weekly on The $64 Tomato Publisher Marketing: A WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALIST New York Times bestselling author William Alexander provides "an entertaining, broad-ranging history of the tomato" (Mark Pendergrast) in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. 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. |
Author: Alexander, William
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2023-06-06
BISAC: History|Social History|Social Science|Agriculture & Food (see also Political Science|Public Policy - Agricultur|Cooking|History|Business & Economics|Industries|Food Industry|History|Europe|Italy|Gardening|Edible & Medicinal|Fruit
Subjects: Tomatoes|History|Cooking (Tomatoes)|Informational works
Weight: 0.6 lbs
ISBN: 9781538753330
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781538753330
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