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The History and Social Influence of the Potato
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Radcliffe Salaman's work is a detailed historical account of the potato, tracing its botanical origins, global spread, and profound influences on societies and economies.
The book examines the crop's role in agricultural practices, dietary changes, and major events such as famines, drawing on historical records and botanical study.
Salaman assesses cultural and social ramifications of potato cultivation across regions and time periods.
The work is regarded as a seminal reference for historians and agriculturalists interested in how a single crop can shape human history.
Its depth and scholarship have made it a long-standing resource in agro-historical literature.
The book examines the crop's role in agricultural practices, dietary changes, and major events such as famines, drawing on historical records and botanical study.
Salaman assesses cultural and social ramifications of potato cultivation across regions and time periods.
The work is regarded as a seminal reference for historians and agriculturalists interested in how a single crop can shape human history.
Its depth and scholarship have made it a long-standing resource in agro-historical literature.
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