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“The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe.”

Quote by John Gould

Book:Monstrous Depravity: A Jeremiad and a Lamentation [about Things to Eat]

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Monstrous Depravity: A Jeremiad and a Lamentation [about Things to Eat]

This book delves into the dark side of culinary practices, examining the societal and cultural attitudes towards forbidden and grotesque foods. more

Author

John Gould (September 14, 1804 - February 3, 1881) was a British ornithologist and illustrator. He is renowned for his exquisite bird illustrations, which were widely used in scientific research and natural history literature. more

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