The Potato

How the Humble Spud Rescued the Western World

Autor*innen

• Larry Zuckerman

Parameter

• 338 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Essen
• Essen und Trinken
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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Exploring the transformative role of the potato, the book reveals how this once-overlooked vegetable significantly influenced Western history from the 1770s to World War I. Through examples from Ireland, England, France, and the United States, it illustrates the potato's multifaceted contributions as a staple food, a safeguard against famine, and a source of economic stability. Utilizing personal diaries and contemporary accounts, the narrative offers a vibrant and insightful look at the social impact of this humble crop.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Paperback