The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit

by Helena Attlee

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581572905
• ISBN13: 9781581572902
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.5"