The extraordinary story of the apple / Barrie E. Juniper & David J. Mabberley.

Author/creator Juniper, B. E.
Other author Mabberley, D. J.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoKew, Richmond, Surrey : The Royal Botanic Gardens, 2019.
Descriptionxvii, 278 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
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Contents Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. What are apples? -- 2. Origin of the apple -- 3. Archaeology and the apple -- 4. Apples and grafting -- 5. Westward migration of the apple -- 6. Apple migration across the seas -- 7. Beyond the dessert: cyder and ornamentals -- 8. A d©♭nouement -- Appendix -- References -- Index.
Abstract "Favoured throughout human history, the extraordinary story of the apple began in China where native bears were key to the fruit's dispersal. Easily transported and virtually immune to pests and the cold when dried they became more widespread and eventually started to move along the trade routes, assisted by the apple-loving horses on the Silk Road. Using DNA evidence, authors Barrie E. Juniper and David J. Mabberley trace the fruit's journey through time and across continents. They cover all aspects of the natural and cultural history of the apple, from key moments in human history, including the ancient Egyptians, Romans, to the Barrle of Hastings and Newton's Law of Gravity. Chapters also cover types of apple and apple crops, grafting techniques over time, archaeological discoveries, use as a food and in cider making, as well as the latest research in apple biology"--Back cover.
General note"This is a new edition of the book published under the title Story of the apple, 2006"--Title page verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 246-270) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019452346
ISBN9781842466551 hardcover
ISBN1842466550 hardcover

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