The Untold History of the Potato

The Untold History of the Potato

Catalogue Number: L3L-465K

  • Author: John Reader
  • Format: Paperback
  • Published: 05 February 2009
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • ISBN: 9780099474791

Synopsis

From the gold potatoes at the Sun Temple in Cuzco, Peru, the muddy ones in Ireland and those grown in China for McDonald's chips, via Mrs Beeton, Charles Darwin, Lenin and Chairman Mao, to the mapping of the potato genome, the story of the spud is both satisfying and fascinating. John Reader follows the thread of the potato's story through the tapestry of human history, from its origins and evolution to its mysterious arrival in Europe, where it became a crucial part of gastronomic and social fabric. As global population swells and environmental sustainability becomes ever more crucial, Reader asks what role the potato still has to play - in this lively, readable study of our most humble foodstuff.

Product Details

  • Total Pages: 336
  • Genre: Cookery food & drink etc
  • Secondary Genre: Social & cultural history
  • Illustrations: 16
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Author's Biography

John Reader is an author and photojournalist. He holds an Honorary Research Fellowship in the Department of Anthropology at UCL and is a fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and the Royal Geographic Society.

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