Pepper: A History of the World's Most Influential Spice
“This is more than the story of a spice…Get ready for a sweeping ride through history."—David Oshinsky, Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofPolio: An American Story "After reading Marjorie Shaffer's Pepper, you'll reconsider the significance of that grinder or shaker on your dining room table."—Mark Pendergrast, author ofUncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World "Pepper was once as critical a commodity as oil. Marjorie Shaffer weaves a delightful history of the Indian Ocean and the South Seas."—Robert D. Kaplan, author ofMonsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.