The History and Social Influence of the Potato
by Redcliffe N. Salaman
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeRealistic and original: a slow-paced non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
About This Book
A reissue of a scholarly classic considers the influence of the potato on the social structure and economy throughout history wherever men adopted it as a mainstay of their diets. (From Amazon)
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- Author
- Redcliffe N. Salaman
- Published
- 1949
- Pages
- 685
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- Open Library
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