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In 1699, John Evelyn published Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets, considered to be the first book on salads. It explores the philosophical significance of salads, reflecting 17th-century beliefs that spiritual purity could be regained through knowledge of nature. Evelyn and his contemporaries saw Adam's wisdom as a model for enlightenment, inspiring early vegetarianism and meticulous gardening.