Description: This interweaving of folklore, history, and science tells the seven-century story of the importance of corn in the Americas.
Brief description: Betty Fussell received a Ph.D. in English literature, has written over a dozen books about a variety of foods, and penned food columns for The New York Times. She resides in New York.
Review Quotes: Without question, the 'bible' of corn. . . . The book is a unique compendium of corn's history, science, mythology, art, anecdotes, and more. If you love corn as much as I do, this should be on your bookshelf.--John Ash, chef and James Beard Award-winning author, Santa Rosa Press Democrat