The Land Where Lemons Grow : The Story of Italy and its Citrus Fruit

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Helena Attlee, a connoisseur of Italian culture, escorts readers on an olfactory odyssey...
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Helena Attlee, a connoisseur of Italian culture, escorts readers on an olfactory odyssey through the nation's fragrant gardens. Her vivid prose, peppered with anecdotes, quotations, and tantalising recipes, transports one to the heart of Italy's citrus-scented landscapes.

This captivating tome unravels Italy's unexpected history through the lens of its citrus fruits. Attlee masterfully weaves together travelogue, historical narrative, culinary insights, horticultural wisdom, and artistic appreciation. The result is a multifaceted exploration of Italy's cultural, moral, gastronomic, and political tapestry, with citrus serving as the golden thread binding it all together.

Attlee's decade-long infatuation with citrus fruits has culminated in this scholarly yet accessible work. Her lucid, charming, and gently humorous writing style, coupled with her knack for blending academic rigour with anecdotal flair, renders this book a delightful addition to the libraries of both citrologists and Italophiles alike.

From the zesty kick of limoncello sipped in sun-drenched piazzas to the citrus-infused delights of ricotta cake and osso bucco, Attlee paints a vivid picture of Italy as a veritable citrus paradise. Her elegant prose and erudite observations make 'The Land Where Lemons Grow' an engrossing journey through Italy's citrus-tinged past and present.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241952573
Book Author: Helena Attlee
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 196 x 132 x 21 cm
Book Publication Date: 2015-02-04
Book Pagination: 272 pages
Book Weight: 240g

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