The Seed Detective : Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables by Adam Alexander 9212932817194

The Seed Detective : Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables

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The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables by Adam Alexander is a captivating exploration into the fascinating origins of our favorite vegetables. Awarded Radio 4's The Food Programme Book of the Year and recognized as an Irish Times Best Gardening Book of 2023, this title is a must-read for gardening enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

In this enlightening book, Adam Alexander embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the history behind vegetables that are staples on our plates. Have you ever pondered how peas, kale, or sweetcorn made their way into our kitchens? Join Adam as he recounts his adventures in seed hunting, inspired by a remarkable pepper he discovered in Ukraine.

Key Features:

  • Delves into the rich history of heritage vegetables and their significance in our diets.
  • Tells the story of how domestication transformed wild species over thousands of years.
  • Explores the cultural and historical importance of vegetables, from ancient Egypt to modern times.

Recognized for its insightful narrative, The Seed Detective was shortlisted for the Garden Media Guild's Garden Book of the Year Award 2023 and longlisted for The Art of Eating Prize 2023. Adam's writing is not only informative but also a clarion call to appreciate our food's history and the importance of preserving these remarkable varieties.

Join Adam Alexander on this unique journey and discover how vegetables have shaped our food story and will continue to influence our future.

Product Information

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: 09 July, 2023
Pagination: 320 pages
Weight: 288g

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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.’

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