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The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables by Adam Alexander is a mesmerizing journey into the hidden pasts of the vegetables we cherish. This award-winning title, honored as Radio 4's The Food Programme Book of the Year and recognized as an Irish Times Best Gardening Book of 2023, is an essential read for both avid gardeners and curious food enthusiasts.
In this enlightening book, Adam Alexander embarks on an adventurous quest to reveal the intriguing history behind everyday vegetables. Have you ever wondered how peas, kale, or sweetcorn became staples in our diets? Join Adam as he recounts his fascinating experiences in seed hunting, sparked by the discovery of a remarkable pepper in Ukraine.
Key features of The Seed Detective include:
Not only was The Seed Detective shortlisted for the Garden Media Guild's Garden Book of the Year Award 2023, but it was also longlisted for The Art of Eating Prize 2023. Adam's writing serves as both an informative narrative and a clarion call to appreciate the history of our food while emphasizing the need to preserve these remarkable varieties.
Join Adam Alexander on this unique journey and uncover how vegetables have shaped our food story and will continue to influence our future.
ISBN: | 9781915294241 |
Author: | Adam Alexander |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Chelsea Green Publishing UK |
Publisher: | Chelsea Green Publishing UK |
Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 25 mm |
Publication Date: | 07 September, 2023 |
Pagination: | 320 pages |
Weight: | 288g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’