The Story of Corn

Primarily a historical look at the history of corn and its impact on the world, this book documents corn from its earliest roots to today. The author examines the cultural influences and ways that corn has been woven into the culture of earlier American societies and the culture of today's civilizations. While the book mainly discusses field corn, there is a bit about popcorn and sweet corn. Corn as human food, animal feed, converted into alcohol, and now as a renewable fuel, this book addresses each area with factual discernment, not rose-colored glasses. Perhaps of particular interest to those learning about Meso-American cultures, the author weaves text illustrations, poetry, and photos throughout the book.