Product Description

The Story of the Apple reveals the solution to a long-standing puzzle: Where did the apple come from and why is the large, sweet, cultivated apple so different—in both size and taste—from all other wild apple species? The Story of the Apple will fascinate gardeners who wish to know more about the origin and natural history of the plants that they grow in their yards or orchards, researchers and students, and anyone with an interest in diet, well-being, and the benevolent effects of plants on the emergence of humankind.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #448802 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

From the Publisher
The Story of the Apple will fascinate gardeners who wish to know more about the origin and natural history of the plants that they grow in their yards or orchards, researchers and students, and anyone with an interest in diet, well-being, and the benevolent effects of plants on the emergence of humankind.

About the Author
Barrie E. Juniper, University of Oxford, is a pioneer in the study of plant surfaces, including the specialized ones of insect-catching carnivorous plants. His research interests also include the interaction between people, their animals, and the evolution of crop plants.

Customer Reviews

Fascinating read, beautifully illustrated.
A wonderfully written exploration of the story of the apple. The author traces the tale through the botany, history, geology, art, literature, zoology that influenced this important fruit. Extremely readable, and beautifully illustrated with original artwork and photos, the author guides us through thousands of years of history from Adam and Eve through to Johnny Appleseed. Loved the book. Highly recommend.

Delicious!
This book is rich with information, clearly written, beautifully illustrated. It is scholarly but never dull, with wonderful tidbits such as the string of dried apples found in the tomb of a queen of Ur, tales of the Silk Road, and an account of a colorful 18th C. British botanist who was expelled from Cambridge University "for questionable behavior". If you have any interest in trees, cooking, horticulture, or history, you should read this book!