270 pages, indexed. Overseas customers please note the book is heavy and will attract additrional postage. A solid, unmarked copy which appears to have never been used . Title on front cover: "The definitive guide to vegetbles and how they developed from their wild origins to the varieties that exist today" ""Covering vegetables that can be cultivated in a temperate climate, from the familiar carrot and spinach to the exotic and sacred lotus. The text contains fascinating details of the history and development of each species and information on characteristics, cultivation, pests and diseases - as well as tips for cooking the more unusual varieties." (Publisher)