Fruits of Eden: David Fairchild and America's Plant Hunters

“Harris brings to life the many unsung adventurers who tramped to the ends of the earth in search of useful plants. It’s a vivid history of the explorers who helped shape modern American eating habits.”—Susan Freinkel, author of American Chestnut: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree

“If you have ever wondered how navel oranges and other such foods came to be grown in America, here's the answer. Fruits of Eden is a welcome history of these little-known plant experts who succeeded...