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This authoritative history of the cowpea, written by William Franklin Wight, offers a detailed look at the introduction and spread of this important legume in America. From its early uses by Native Americans to its role in the slave trade, this book covers all aspects of cowpea history. A must-read for agricultural historians and legume enthusiasts! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.