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Discovering the Potato
Spanish conquistadors in South America are introduced to the potato by the inhabitants of Peru and Chile
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Chile Conquistadors Discovering Discovery Inhabitants Introduced Peru Potato Potatoes Vegetables
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.1cm x 23.7cm (6.7" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Discovering the Potato: A Culinary and Cultural Exchange Between the Inhabitants of Peru and Chile and Spanish Conquistadors (17th Century) This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of food and agriculture as Spanish conquistadors, led by the explorer Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada, are introduced to the potato by the indigenous peoples of Peru and Chile. The year was likely around 1536, and the potato, an essential food source for the Andean civilizations for centuries, was about to change the course of European history. The Spanish conquistadors are depicted in the foreground, dressed in their armor and carrying their weapons, while the indigenous people in the background are shown tending to their fields and preparing the tubers for cooking. The potato, a staple food for the Andean civilizations, was an essential source of nutrition that sustained the population through harsh winters and droughts. The Spanish, however, were initially skeptical of this unfamiliar food, viewing it as an insignificant vegetable. But the potato's versatility and nutritional value soon became apparent to the Spanish, who adopted it as a staple food source for their own armies and settlers. The potato's introduction to Europe marked the beginning of a global agricultural revolution, as it spread throughout the continent and beyond, becoming a cornerstone of European and eventually global agriculture. This historical photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural exchange that took place between the Spanish conquistadors and the indigenous peoples of South America. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact that the discovery of the potato had on the course of human history, shaping the way we eat and farm to this day.
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