The land where lemons grow
Subtitle: the story of Italy and its citrus fruit
By: Helena Attlee
Edition: U.S. edition.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9781581572902
Subjects: Lemon; Description and travel; Citrus; Cooking (Lemons); Oranges; History
Description: The Land Where Lemons Grow is the sweeping story of Italy's cultural history told through the history of its citrus crops. From the early migration of citrus from the foothills of the Himalayas to Italy's shores to the persistent role of unique crops such as bergamot (and its place in the perfume and cosmetics industries) and the vital role played by Calabria's unique Diamante citrons in the Jewish celebration of Sukkoth, author Helena Attlee brings the fascinating history and its gustatory delights to life. Whether the Battle of Oranges in Ivrea, the gardens of Tuscany, or the story of the Mafia and Sicily's citrus groves, Attlee transports readers on a journey unlike any other.
Notes: "First published in Great Britain by Particular Books 2014"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-238) and index.