Tortillas - by Paula E Morton (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In this entertaining and informative account Paula E. Morton surveys the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to the cross-cultural global tortilla.
- About the Author: Paula E. Morton is an independent journalist and the author of Tabloid Valley: Supermarket News and American Culture and Tortillas: A Cultural History (UNM Press).
- 184 Pages
- Cooking + Food + Wine, History
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About the Book
In this entertaining and informative account Paula E. Morton surveys the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to the cross-cultural global tortilla.
Book Synopsis
In this entertaining and informative account Paula E. Morton surveys the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to the cross-cultural global tortilla.Review Quotes
A light, lively, and entertaining account of the cultural, economic, political, and spiritual significance of this versatile and now nearly ubiquitous flatbread from the times of the Mayas and Aztecs to the present.--Choice
The rich history of numerous cultures is revealed in this in-depth investigation into the tortilla.--Foreword Reviews
To trace the history of maize tortillas from pre-Hispanic times to the present commercial varieties, Morton deftly sketches vignettes of tortilla makers past and present, alongside well-chosen maps and images.--Times Literary Supplement
About the Author
Paula E. Morton is an independent journalist and the author of Tabloid Valley: Supermarket News and American Culture and Tortillas: A Cultural History (UNM Press).Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Unm Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Paula E Morton
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 2014
TCIN: 88983901
UPC: 9780826352149
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-8522
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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