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Embark on a tantalising journey through time with 'The Apple: A Delicious History', a captivating exploration of the world's most alluring fruit. From its ancient origins in Kazakhstan's Tian Shan mountains to the booming apple industry in modern-day China, Sally Coulthard weaves a rich tapestry of the apple's 10,000-year saga.
This enthralling narrative traverses continents and centuries, tracing the apple's path along the Silk Road to Europe. Discover its role as a sensual symbol in Greek mythology and its appearance on a Roman officer's shopping list at Hadrian's Wall. Savour the cider that flowed from Charlemagne's medieval orchards and relish the crisp bite of the yellow sweeting, America's first cultivated apple variety in the 1600s.
Coulthard delves into the mystery of why, despite over 7,500 apple varieties existing worldwide—from the common Granny Smith to the exotic purple-skinned Black Diamond of Tibet—only a select few grace our supermarket shelves. The book is peppered with delectable apple-based recipes and the fascinating tales behind them, blending culinary, horticultural, social, and commercial history with age-old mythological and religious traditions.
'The Apple: A Delicious History' is the perfect gift for gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone who appreciates a refreshing glass of cider or a slice of apple pie. It's a crisp and invigorating read that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for this seemingly humble fruit.
Book ISBN: | 9781803287966 |
Book Author: | Sally Coulthard |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Apollo |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 146 x 224 x 35 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-08 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 476g |
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