000			01475nam a2200253 a 4500
001			037883
005			20231009192645.0
008			130423s2011 maua 001 0 eng
010			_a2011020049
020			_a9781603429689
042			_apcc
050	0	0	_aSB320.5 _b.R87 2011
070	0		_aSB320.5 _b.R87 2011
082	0	0	_a641.3 RUP
100	1		_aRupp, Rebecca
245	1	0	_aHow carrots won the Trojan War _b: curious (but true) stories of common vegetables _c/ by Rebecca Rupp
260			_aNorth Adams, MA _b: Storey Publishing _c, c2011.
300			_a376 p. _b: ill. _c; 21 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aHow Carrots Won the Trojan War is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the worlds most popular vegetables. Curious cooks, gardeners, and casual readers alike will be fascinated by these far-fetched tales of their favorite foods pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanovas conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. How Carrots Won the Trojan War is the perfect book for vegetable gardeners, foodies, and anyone else interested in the secret stories behind a salad.
650		0	_aVegetables _x--History
650			_aVegetable gardening _x-History
942			_cMO
999			_c246549 _d246549