The Potato by Larry Zuckerman

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The Potato by Larry Zuckerman

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Following the potato from its early cultivation in 16th-century South America to its 20th-century marriage to battered fish, this social history covers developments in agriculture, class, diet, politics, economics, and technology.

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The Potato by Larry Zuckerman

Following the potato from its early cultivation in 16th-century South America to its 20th-century marriage to battered fish, this social history covers developments in agriculture, class, diet, politics, economics, and technology. For two centuries after the potato's arrival in Europe it was regarded as poison fit only for pigs. Yet, the author suggests, the potato's impact on world history became as striking as that of the railway or the car. The text draws on personal diaries, chronicles, newspaper editorials and government records to bring this story to life.
SKU GOR002883938
ISBN 13 9780333750643
ISBN 10 0333750640
Title The Potato
Author Larry Zuckerman
Condition Very Good
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1999-05-21
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us