The New Book of Apples: The Definitive Guide to Over 2,000 Varieties

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. This extraordinary book contains 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 apples 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 indispendable reference guide. The Definitive Guide To Apples, Including Over 2,000 Varieties.--dust Jacket. Frut Of Paradise -- For Pleasure, Meate And Medicine -- For God And Country -- Apples For The Few -- Apples For The Many -- Cider Story -- Directory Of Apple Varieties. Joan Morgan & Alison Richards With Paintings By Elisabeth Dowle. Previous Ed.: London : Ebury In Association With The Brogdale Horticultural Trust, 1993. Includes Bibliographic References (p. 303-310) And Index. Contains the history of apples. This book covers all the varieties of apple to be found in the world's largest apple collection. It includes full historical, geographical and botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple.