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The Secret Life of the Pepper: A Journey Through Spice, Fire, Ritual & Revolution
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 6 2025
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Secret Life of the Pepper invites readers on an extraordinary journey through one of the world's most misunderstood plants.
From ancient forests and forgotten trade routes to magical rituals, global revolutions, and cutting-edge science, this book uncovers the hidden story behind both black pepper and the chilli - two fires born on opposite sides of the Earth, united by human imagination.
Discover how pepper shaped empires, inspired explorers, healed communities, ignited cuisines, protected households, fueled folklore, awakened the senses, and transformed human culture.
This captivating blend of history, mythology, science, and storytelling reveals the pepper as you've never seen it before - not just a spice, but a symbol of passion, purification, courage, and connection.
A Journey Through Spice, Fire, Ritual & Revolution, this third volume in The Hidden History Series is a warm, enchanting exploration for curious minds, food lovers, spiritual seekers, and anyone who loves uncovering the extraordinary stories hidden inside ordinary things.
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