A Potted History of Fruit by Mike Darton

A Potted History of Fruit by Mike Darton

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Summary

Did you know that the pineapple was discovered by Christopher Columbus? That apples were thrown as wedding proposals in ancient Greece? Or that the word "banana" comes from the Arabic for fingers? Discover the origins and properties of over 100 fruits and marvel at the finest botanical paintings ever produced.

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A Potted History of Fruit by Mike Darton

-A beautiful miscellany featuring exquisite 19th-century colour plates -Reveals the origins and traditions of over 100 different fruit -Includes a table of Latin names, families and countries of origin -An ideal gift for gardener, chef, or eco-warrior, and a delicious, dip-in, kitchen cornucopia
Mike Darton is a writer and editor with a passion for words, knowledge, and trivia. His published titles include a large number of dictionaries and miscellanies.
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ISBN 13 9781907332524
ISBN 10 1907332529
Title A Potted History of Fruit
Author Mike Darton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 2011-03-28
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.