About the Author

Amanda Harris is a former editor and reporter for Newsday, the daily newspaper of Long Island. She has written for the Boston Record-American/Herald Traveler and

Reviews

"A warmly engaging look at a group of scientists and travelers who reached out to experience the wider world and sought to share it with their fellow citizens." --Agricultural History Society

"Harris has penned a charming tale of the intertwined lives of the men who, in the early 20th century, brought the American public a variety of new foods that have since enriched American diets and dining experiences."--CHOICE