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Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon
Cindy Ott is an associate professor of American studies at St. Louis University. In her book, Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon , she provides a fascinating lens for the cultural, social and economic history of the pumpkin, from early domestication to American glorification and its present popularity as spiced latte flavoring.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readCindy Ott is an associate professor of American studies at St. Louis University. In her book, Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon, she provides a fascinating lens for the cultural, social and economic history of the pumpkin, from early domestication to American glorification and its present popularity as spiced latte flavoring.
Music: "The Stoop" by Little Jackie
