Pepper: A History of the World's Most Influential Spice

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\"A well-documented companion to Mark Kurlansky\'s Salt.\" ―Publishers Weekly Mark Kurlansky\'s smash hit Salt exposed the fascinating history of this everyday staple to countless readers around the planet. Now, in this best companion to Kurlansky\'s guide, Marjorie Shaffer illuminates the rich background of pepper for a well-liked audience.Vivid and entertaining, this sweeping tale of adventure and intrigue describes the essential part that pepper played in bringing each Americans and Europeans to Asia. From the abundance of wildlife on the islands of the Indian Ocean to colorful accounts of sultans entertaining their European guests, this fascinating book reveals the often surprising story behind one of mankind\'s most frequent spices.In this definitively researched and compelling story, Pepper: A History of the World\'s Most Influential Spice, Shaffer combines historical past, customs, and foods lore to deliver a mesmerizing tale that every single foodie will have to very own.

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