Corn Woman, Mujer Maiz Unknown - 2004

Catalogos (Argentina)/Waltson, 2004. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Color illustrations and photos. CONTENT: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2004 Catalogos paperback, 1st edition. Light tanning to back white cover edges. Decorated end pages. Color illustrations & photos. CONTENT: This, the story of the transformation of corn from world plant to the mainstay of the great civilizations of the New World, is an enthralling, historically correct adventure. Tel cuento de la transformación del maiz, de planta salvaje al sostén principal de la civilizaciones del Nuevo Mundo, es una fascinante aventura, historicament correcta. Corn is a domesticated plant of the New World, as ancient as the wheat and rice of the Old World. Corn does not seem to be a likely heroin, yet "Corn Woman, Mujer Maiz" brings her to life. In this tale of growth to maturity, adaptation in those who love her, and ironic twists of plot as a vengeful captive in a foreigh land, corn is a persona,… Leer más