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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.
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- Publisher: UNM Press (October 15, 2014)
- Length: 184 pages
- ISBN13: 9780826352149
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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
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
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
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