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A comprehensive, clear-eyed view of the plant that made America what it is today. --Betty Fussell, author of The Story of Corn

Where others have focused on maize in its heartland or maize as a food crop, Clampitt presents an environmental history of corn's role in the development of the Midwest. Filled with interesting factoids. --Plant Science Bulletin A comprehensive, clear-eyed view of the plant that made America what it is today. --Betty Fussell, author of The Story of Corn Corn is inextricably linked to Midwestern history, and Clampitt tells the incredible tale well. Midwest Maize is carefully researched, insightful and delightful to read. --Andrew F. Smith, author of Eating History Clampitt's book is filled with kernels of interest that can stop you in the middle of a cob's row. --Cleveland Plain-Dealer A controversial vegetable (or is it a grain?), corn has been alternately celebrated and excoriated in America. Food historian Cynthia Clampitt jumps into the fray with Midwest Maize. . . . Take a bite. --Los Angeles Magazine Clampitt's research and reportage sustains the book, providing readers with a unique look at an adaptable plant that does so much for so many, providing not only food but myriad other resources that most of us take for granted. --Chicago Book Review Food historian Cynthia Clampitt explores the astounding story of how corn developed from a humble grain into one of the greatest achievements in history. This is a likeable, deeply-researched book that deftly covers a great deal of territory for its size. . . . The serious stuff is balanced, too, with sections on popcorn, corn festivals, corn cuisine and more. --Edible Madison [A] charming, engrossing book. --Chicago Sun Times The author covers an extraordinary range of topics. . . . Midwest Maize is an excellent introduction for those wishing to learn more about the history of and current issues surrounding this high-profile cereal grass. Recommended. --Choice

The author covers an extraordinary range of topics... Midwest Maize is an excellent introduction for those wishing to learn more about the history of and current issues surrounding this high-profile cereal grass. Recommended. --Choice Clampitt's research and reportage sustains the book, providing readers with a unique look at an adaptable plant that does so much for so many, providing not only food but myriad other resources that most of us take for granted. --Chicago Book Review Food historian Cynthia Clampitt explores the astounding story of how corn developed from a humble grain into one of the greatest achievements in history. This is a likeable, deeply-researched book that deftly covers a great deal of territory for its size... The serious stuff is balanced, too, with sections on popcorn, corn festivals, corn cuisine and more. --Edible Madison Where others have focused on maize in its heartland or maize as a food crop, Clampitt presents an environmental history of corn's role in the development of the Midwest. Filled with interesting factoids. --Plant Science Bulletin Clampitt's book is filled with kernels of interest that can stop you in the middle of a cob's row. --Cleveland Plain-Dealer A controversial vegetable (or is it a grain?), corn has been alternately celebrated and excoriated in America. Food historian Cynthia Clampitt jumps into the fray with Midwest Maize... Take a bite. --Los Angeles Magazine A comprehensive, clear-eyed view of the plant that made America what it is today. --Betty Fussell, author of The Story of Corn Corn is inextricably linked to Midwestern history, and Clampitt tells the incredible tale well. Midwest Maize is carefully researched, insightful and delightful to read. --Andrew F. Smith, author of Eating History

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Cynthia Clampitt is a food historian and travel writer, and the author of Waltzing Australia.

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