{"product_id":"ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-william-alexander-9781538753330","title":"Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World: A History","description":"\u003cb\u003eA WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALIST \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author William Alexander provides \"an entertaining, broad-ranging history of the tomato\" (Mark Pendergrast) in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods -- while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, \u003ci\u003eTen Tomatoes That Changed the World \u003c\/i\u003eseamlessly weaves travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and--no surprise--the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1538753332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538753330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.95h x 5.20w x 0.94d","brand":"William Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070168232191,"sku":"9781538753330","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be7a0beb-6e6d-4e34-9d7b-5206dc7036cd.jpg?v=1685428761","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-william-alexander-9781538753330","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}