How Carrots Won the Trojan War
By Rebecca Rupp
Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables. Storey Publishing, 2011.
Summary of How Carrots Won the Trojan War book by Rebecca Rupp
Digging up the dirt on the history of one of the most nutritious food groups—valuable vegetables—including where they originated, the journeys they took, and short anecdotes of appearances they made in the past.
Chapters in How Carrots Won the Trojan War book summary
What do you get from this book? Nifty trivia and fascinating facts about a variety of vegetables (and some fruits)
We have a complex relationship with vegetables—today we know their importance; in the past, people had differing views about their worth
Asparagus and beans can have odd effects on the human body, but are among some of our oldest cultivated veggies
While beets have never been a favorite, the various forms of cabbage have had fluctuating popularity throughout history
Carrots are tasty, healthy, and once thought to increase libido, as was celery—the vegetable that rich people used to display
Though corn was suspected to cause a disease, we use it in many products, while cucumbers mostly get eaten raw or pickled
Both eggplants and lettuce can come in different colors and are connected to cleaning products due to their texture
Originating in Asia, melons and onions can both be quite fragrant, which may contribute to their popularity among people
The oldest peas were hard and featured in stories, while peppers grew their own reputation for being flavorful and spicy
Potatoes and pumpkins have each garnered renown through the ages, especially as people breed them to be ever bigger
Radishes were widely grown and eaten in Asia, but Americans—spurned on by a fictional strongman—preferred spinach over them
People eat tomatoes like they’re going out of style, but not turnips—which did enjoy a short stint as sculptural material
Summary of the key insights
Selected critiques in brief
Final word
Unlock all 15 chapters of How Carrots Won the Trojan War — Get full access to this book summary and thousands more on Lobab.
How Carrots Won the Trojan War — Book Summary Snapshot
Who should read How Carrots Won the Trojan War book
- Vegetarians
- food historians
- nutritionists
- anyone curious about where vegetables came from and how they traveled through the world
About the author of How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Rebecca Rupp
Rebecca Rupp is a meticulous researcher who has penned numerous magazine articles, including one about the science behind ice cream, and another on the history and origins of blue jeans. In addition, she has published both fiction books like The Dragon of Lonely Island and nonfiction texts like How Carrots Won the Trojan War.
Books similar to How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Related books that explore themes found in How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Brendan Buhler
The Enormous Impact of Tiny Microbes. Simon and Schuster, 2015.
Lilian Cheung
Mindful Eating, Mindful Life. Harper Collins USA, 2011.
Paul Grewal
Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. Harper Wave, 2018.
T. Colin Campbell
Rethinking the Science of Nutrition. BenBella Books, Inc., 2013.
Stephen Le
What Our Ancestors Ate and Why It Matters Today. Picador, 2016.
Topics related to How Carrots Won the Trojan War book
Explore topics that share themes with How Carrots Won the Trojan War across Lobab's library
Categories How Carrots Won the Trojan War book belongs to
Discover other book summaries in the same categories as How Carrots Won the Trojan War
If you liked How Carrots Won the Trojan War, you might also enjoy
Books on different topics that Lobab readers often explore alongside How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Mark Pendergrast
The History of Coffee and How It Transformed the World. Basic Books, 2019.
Timothy C. Winegard
A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. Dutton, 2019.
David Goldblatt
A Global History of the Olympics. W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
Daron Acemoglu
The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty. Currency, 2012.
Laura Lee
How the Weather Has Changed History. HarperCollins, 2006.
Isabel Allende
On Impatient Love, Long Life, and Good Witches. Ballantine Books, 2021.
Toby Wilkinson
The Golden Age of Egyptology. W.W. Norton & Company, 2020.
Emma Kay
A Dark History of Chocolate. Pen and Sword History, 2021.
Kassia St. Clair
The Secret Lives of Color. Penguin Books, 2017.
David Rooney
A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks. W. W. Norton & Company. 2021.
Can't decide where to start?
With thousands of book summaries across multiple categories and topics, there's always something new to discover. Browse the full library to find your next great read.
Your library
All-you-can-read
Categories
15 categories
Topics
120+ topics
Today's free book summary
Every day, one book summary is completely free to read. Subscribe to unlock the entire library — or just enjoy today's pick on us.
Rejection Proof
Jia Jiang
A fascinating look at rejection from every angle, from understanding and overcoming the fear of rejection to learning how to increase your chances of a yes while becoming perfectly okay with a no.
Library
All-you-can-read
Formats
Text & audio
Free daily
1 book / day
What Lobab readers are saying
Not sure if Lobab book summaries are for you? Here's what our community thinks.
“Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!”
Ramogh
Lobab Reader
“Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!”
Benjamin Roche
Lobab Reader
“I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!”
Nedal Ahmed
Lobab Reader