{"product_id":"ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-world-9781538753316","title":"Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author William Alexander provides a fascinating and erudite micro-history of the tomato.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A captivating—and appetizing—read.\" —Amy Stewart, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWicked Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice,\u003ci\u003e Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e seamlessly 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866717749426,"sku":"9781538753316","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/9781538753316.jpg?v=1793585013","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/ten-tomatoes-that-changed-the-world-9781538753316","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}