The pumpkin's influence in America is by far more influencial than any other country. The pumpkin, according to Cindy Ott, is a natural object with a history. Cindy's book, "Pumpkin: the curious history of the American icon", shares to the American readers on the real history of the pumpkin. From the first pumpkin sightings, to the modern day usage of the vegetable, this book covers it all with nearly no gaps in its rich history. The author argues that the history of the pumpkin is practiced without a real explaination as to why practice it. In the introduction, the author shares an anecdote with a pumpkin farmer and an interview with a buyer. The author asks why buy pumpkins from a rural farm when you can get the same quality pumpkin from
