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This book explores and brings to life the oliveÆs glorious past, with chapters on the fruitÆs role in mythology, religion and ancient civilization. It takes the reader on a tour of cultivation sites and illuminates the intricate culture of the olive oil. Lovely illustrations of nature, human labor, tools and art accompany the text, revealing the olive in all its hues and guises., English, Year2004, Illust. B/W10, Illust. Color108, ISBN 1851494731, Code 6199. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 96, Size 10öx 8ö. …

This fascinating book tells the story of citrus fruits from earliest times. Brought back from India by Alexander the Great, citrus proved to be a lifesaver on sea voyages, since it was the antidote for scurvy. Columbus took it to the new world. The Italians, French and Spaniards made the citrus plants a centerpiece of their castles, monasteries and cities. Citrus fruit was also used for cosmetics, perfumes, confections, and liqueurs. A beautiful book, so sumpteously illustrated., English, Year2006, Illust. B/W0, Illust. Color169, ISBN 1851495258, Code 6198. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Pages 111, Size 10öx 8ö.…

Tells the origins, myths, symbolism and the many practical uses of the apple. Exquisitely illustrated with botanical drawings, painting and sculpture depicting apples from Cranach the Elder in the 15th century to turn of the century painters like Cezanne. Accompanied by many beautiful photographs of orchards in bloom and the many varieties of apples. , English, Year2008, Illust. B/W15, Illust. Color104, ISBN 9781905377275, Code 6244. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Bio. Index. Pages 96, Size 9 1/2öx 8ö.…