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Potato: A Global History (Edible) by Andrew F Smith; ProQuest (Firm) is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Potato: A Global History (Edible) about?
From obscure Pre-Columbian beginnings in the Andes Mountains to global popularity today, the story of the potato is one of rags to riches. In Potato, esteemed culinary historian Andrew F. Smith reveals the captivating story of a once lowly vegetable that has changed—and continues to change—the world. First domesticated by prehistoric people in the Andes, the potato has since been adopted by cultures around the globe. For instance, the potato was aggressively adopted by cooks in India and China,
Who reads Potato: A Global History (Edible)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Andrew F Smith; ProQuest (Firm)
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, Limited, Chicago Distribution Center [distributor
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781861897992
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Agriculture, Fiction, History
- Rating
- 2.88 / 5 (14 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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