The Apple: A Delicious History

Embark on a fascinating 10,000-year journey through the history of the world's most beloved fruit. From its ancient origins in the Tian Shan mountains to its global cultivation today, 'The Apple: A Delicious History' by Sally Coulthard explores the apple's profound impact on human civilization.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Uncovers the apple's journey along the Silk Road and its significance in Greek myth and Roman life.
• Explores the evolution of apple varieties, from Charlemagne's orchards to early American cultivation.
• Investigates why only a few apple cultivars dominate modern supermarkets despite thousands of varieties existing.
• Includes mouth-watering apple recipes and the stories behind them.
• Combines culinary, horticultural, social, and commercial history with mythology, folklore, and religion.
• An ideal gift for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys cider or apple pie.

Specifications:

• Author: Sally Coulthard
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.79 x 19.79 cm
• Weight: 454 g
• ISBN-10: 1803287977
• ISBN-13: 978-1803287973
• EAN: 9781803287973
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2026

This book offers a rich narrative for anyone interested in the history, culture, and science behind the apple.