Isbn: 9781334278808 - promising new fruits (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical development of fruit varieties in the U.S. It provides key cultivation information and historic context for over 120 varieties of apples, peaches, grapes, and other fruits, and their cultivation in various regions of the country. In an era when increasing consumer demand for produce places strain on the commercial agriculture industry, this book provides a deep dive into the history of how some of the most popular varieties of fruit came to be, and how the process of introducing new varieties into the fruit market has played a key role in the expansion of agriculture in the United States. By revealing the personal, commercial, and political forces behind the introduction and adoption of each variety, the author presents a new perspective on the history of agriculture and environmental change in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…