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The New Book of Apples
Joan Morgan
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Description for The New Book of Apples
Hardcover. Contains the history of apples and a survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties. Illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings, this edition includes historical, geographical and botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple. It also explores the role of apples in cooking, cider making, gardening, myth and medicine. Illustrator(s): Dowle, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32 colour illus. BIC Classification: WMPF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 214 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1244.
This extraordinary book contains in one unique volume, the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties. Beautifully illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings, the last edition of this book received many accolades and was quickly recognised as a classic. Complete with a fully revised directory covering all the varieties of apple to be found in the world's largest apple collection, The New Book of Apples includes full historical, geographical and botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple. Exploring the role ... Read more
This extraordinary book contains in one unique volume, the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties. Beautifully illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings, the last edition of this book received many accolades and was quickly recognised as a classic. Complete with a fully revised directory covering all the varieties of apple to be found in the world's largest apple collection, The New Book of Apples includes full historical, geographical and botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple. Exploring the role ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091883980
SKU
V9780091883980
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-98
About Joan Morgan
Joan Morgan is the connoisseur of apples. Originally trained as a biochemist, she was the first woman invited to become a member of the Royal Horticultural Society's Fruit and Vegetable Committee. Alison Richards is an award-winning radio producer and writer with a special interest in the social aspects of gardening and cookery.
Reviews for The New Book of Apples
a fascinating history
Catherine Barnes, Sunday Express
with its painstakingly researched history and spot-on tasting notes, this book is invaluable to anyone who loves the crunch of a fine apple
Nigel Slater, The Observer
written with huge enthusiasm and knowledge, this is evidently an invaluable guide
Fresh Produce Journal
a brilliant apple bible
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Catherine Barnes, Sunday Express
with its painstakingly researched history and spot-on tasting notes, this book is invaluable to anyone who loves the crunch of a fine apple
Nigel Slater, The Observer
written with huge enthusiasm and knowledge, this is evidently an invaluable guide
Fresh Produce Journal
a brilliant apple bible
... Read more