The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats
By Daniel Stone
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By Daniel Stone
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The true adventures of David Fairchild, a turn-of-the-century food explorer who traveled the globe and introduced diverse crops like avocados, mangoes, seedless grapes—and thousands more—to the American plate.
“Fascinating.”—The New York Times Book Review• “Fast-paced adventure writing.”—The Wall Street Journal• “Richly descriptive.”—Kirkus • “A must-read for foodies.”—HelloGiggles
In the nineteenth century, American meals were about subsistence, not enjoyment. But as a new century approach...
“Fascinating.”—The New York Times Book Review• “Fast-paced adventure writing.”—The Wall Street Journal• “Richly descriptive.”—Kirkus • “A must-read for foodies.”—HelloGiggles
In the nineteenth century, American meals were about subsistence, not enjoyment. But as a new century approach...






















