The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth

Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the narrative explores the emergence of a group of men, often older and referred to as "scientists," who resist this label despite their significant contributions. Their aversion to the term is so strong that it is deliberately omitted from their preferred publication, Nature. However, the public and media continue to recognize them as "distinguished" and "eminent." This tension highlights the evolving perception of science and its practitioners during a transformative period in history.