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A History of the World in Twelve Beans

by Jo Broekaert

Featured on NPR's All Things Considered "A fascinating exploration of the c.

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    Praised by Julia Newberry of Rancho Gordo

    Julia Newberry calls the book a fascinating exploration of legumes' historical role.

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Featured on NPR's All Things Considered

"A fascinating exploration of the central role legumes have played in shaping civilizations and cultures throughout history."--Julia Newberry, general manager of Rancho Gordo and co-author of the New York Times bestselling The Bean Book

From ancient empires to modern kitchens, discover how twelve humble beans have quietly changed the world in vast and unimaginable ways.

In A History of the World in Twelve Beans, food writer and history buff Jo
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