I'm pretty sure James Tufts was a Medford guy, and therefore likely related to the family for which the university is named.
--Max Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:42:30 -0400
I read a similar book a while back. "Molecules that changes the world". It traced the impact of Alcohol, Gunpowder, Pepper, Coffee, and a few others. It was a good read.
--Mr. Ibis Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:02:04 -0400