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Precious Cargo : How Foods from the Americas Changed the World Da
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Publication Name
- Counterpoint Press
- ISBN
- 9781619023093
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Counterpoint Press
ISBN-10
1619023091
ISBN-13
9781619023093
eBay Product ID (ePID)
169545137
Product Key Features
Book Title
Precious Cargo : How Foods from the Americas Changed the World
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / American / General, Social History, General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Expeditions & Discoveries, Essays & Narratives
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking, Social Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
48 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-470099
Reviews
Praise for Precious Cargo : "An amazing journey...ultimately satisfying."-- Kirkus "DeWitt's convivial, unpretentious approach and clear enjoyment of his topic make this assemblage a treasure to dip into again and again." — Weekly Alibi, Praise for Precious Cargo : "An amazing journey...ultimately satisfying."-- Kirkus "DeWitt's convivial, unpretentious approach and clear enjoyment of his topic make this assemblage a treasure to dip into again and again." -- Weekly Alibi
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
306.3/49097
Synopsis
Precious Cargo tells the fascinating story of how western hemisphere foods conquered the globe and saved it from not only mass starvation, but culinary as well. Focusing heavily American foods--specifically the lowly crops that became commodities, plus one gobbling protein source, the turkey--Dewitt describes how these foreign and often suspect temptations were transported around the world, transforming cuisines and the very fabric of life on the planet. Organized thematically by foodstuff, Precious Cargo delves into the botany, zoology and anthropology connected to new world foods, often uncovering those surprising individuals who were responsible for their spread and influence, including same traders, brutish conquerors, a Scottish millionaire obsessed with a single fruit and a British lord and colonial governor with a passion for peppers, to name a few. Precious Cargo is a must read for foodies and historians alike., Precious Cargo tells the fascinating story of how western hemisphere foods conquered the globe and saved it from not only mass starvation, but culinary as well. Focusing heavily American foods--specifically the lowly crops that became commodities, plus one gobbling protein source, the turkey--Dewitt describes how these foreign and often suspect t
LC Classification Number
GN407.4.D48 2014
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- c***m (423)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii , Received 07/27; Paperback book in Great Condition as Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- e***g (58)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent prices on used books in great condition. Shipped out quickly. Product condition is accurate to rating in listing. Thanks! NOTE: For this particular book (I ordered several), it came in a soft cover rather than hard cover as the listing stated. I contacted the seller and they responded promptly. They agreed that it was a listing error and provided me with a full refund for this book (without return required) proving they are both a responsible and trustworthy seller.
- 7***j (782)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well-packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.Nauvoo : Mormon City on the Mississippi River Hardcover Raymond B (#316178470305)