by Allen M . Young (Author)
Provides an overview of the natural and human history of one of the world's most intriguing commodities: chocolate. This title explores its ecological niche, tracing cacao's journey out of the rain forest, into pre-Columbian gardens, and then onto plantations adjacent to rain forests. It also presents a history of the use of cacao.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 224
Edition: Second
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 12 May 2007
ISBN 10: 0813030447
ISBN 13: 9780813030449