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 of apples in cooking,cider making,gardening,myth and medicine,this is an indispensable reference guide.
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Publisher: Ebury PublishingISBN: 9780091883980Number of pages: 320Weight: 1267 gDimensions: 257 x 203 x 25 mm
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a fascinating historywith its painstakingly researched history and spot-on tasting notes,this book is invaluable to anyone who loves the crunch of a fine applewritten with huge enthusiasm and knowledge,this is evidently an invaluable guidea brilliant apple bibleA fascinating history
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