About this title: First published in 1949, this remarkable book is the culmination of a life-long study of every aspect of the potato. Dr Salaman is concerned first with the history of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its spread throughout the world; secondly he considers the influence the potato has exerted upon the social structure and economy of different peoples at different times. The archaeological and anthropological evidence for the early significance of the potato among the peoples of Latin America is discussed in ...
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Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Bx273
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: Very Good. 0521316235. Trade PB. 8vo. Cambridge University Press. 1985. 752 pgs. 2nd Edition. Wrappers lightly worn. Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. BX273; Cambridge Paperback Library; 1.81 x 8.9 x 5.98 Inches; 752 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
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Edition: Revised Edition.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: Very Good + 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copy has rubbing, knicks on the tips of corners, name inked on half title page, bookplate inside front cover. Revised impression, edited with a new introduction by J.G. Hawkes. This remarkable book is the culmination of a life long study of every aspect of the potato. History of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its spread throughout the world; secondly he considers the ... read more
Edition: 6th Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: Used-Very Good. 8vo-over 73/4"-93/4" tall. BW Illus. EVERYTHING you could ever, ever want to know about the potato and its influence and importance to humankind. A COMPLTETE history. VG cond w/light cover edgewear. 685 pp. read more
Binding: Ppbk
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: Very Good. No Dj. 8vo. pp. xliv, 685, b/w illustrations, "First published in 1949, this remarkable book is the culmination of a life-long study of every aspect of the potato. Dr Salaman is concerned first with the history of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its spread throughout the world; secondly he considers the influence the potato has exerted upon the social structure and economy of different peoples at ... read more
Edition: F First Edition
Binding: hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1949
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Cover ever-so-slgihtly sunned/soiled, spine ends/cover corners lightly rubbed/bumped, otherwise intact; edges very barely soiled; previous owner's name on front endpaper; binding tight; interior intact and very clean except where noted; due to the weight of this item, additional shipping charges may apply. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV PR
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: New. This revised impression enables another generation of readers to sample what Eric Hobsbawm has referred to as 'that magnificent monument of scholarship and humanity'. read more
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Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. First published in 1949, this remarkable book is the culmination of a life-long study of every aspect of the potato. Dr Salaman is concerned first with the history of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Press, Cambridge, [
Date Published: 1970]
Description: 8vo., Second Edition, with plates; cloth, gilt back, a very good, clean copy in the dustwrapper, the latter lightly frayed and creased at edges. Much-needed and updated reissue of the original edition of 1949. Scarce in this condition. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: pp. xliv, 685, frontispiece, 32 pages of plates, many text-illustrations, 6 diagrams and 2 maps, paperback, a very good+ copy [0521316235] First published in 1949. read more
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Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521316231ISBN:0521316235
Description: We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. First published in 1949, this remarkable book is the culmination of a life-long study of every aspect of the potato. Dr Salaman is concerned first with the history of the potato as a member of the botanical genus Solanum, its adaptation by man as a cultivated plant, and the record of its spread throughout ... read more
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