Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World by Dan Koeppel

Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World

Dan Koeppel

281 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative medium-paced

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In the vein of Mark Kurlansky's bestselling Salt and Cod, a gripping chronicle of the myth, mystery, and uncertain fate of the world's most popular fruit In this fascinating and surprising exploration of the banana's history, cultural significanc...

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