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Illness and the Conquest of the Americas

In his book, Born to Die, Cook explores the role the disease played in the European conquest of the Americas. Cook argues that contrary to the black legend, so popular in colonial times and since, Old World diseases were immensely more successful than Spanish cruelty and atrocities in conquering and subjugating the indigenous peoples of the Americas. . While not denying that there were atrocities committed by Spaniards, Cook insists… Continue Reading
Cook book

Fannie Merritt Farmer – Mother of America’s Cookbook

When anyone, whether a foodie or simply someone who appreciates good, well-prepared food, thinks of delicious and innovative meals, the name Fannie Merritt Farmer comes to mind. His story is one of a determination to teach the public that you don't have to be a professional chef to live an ideal life in the kitchen and around the house. Bostonian Fannie Merritt Farmer (born March 23, 1857) was the eldest… Continue Reading