This extraordinary book contains in one unique volume the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written & a detailed survey of over 2000 of the world's apple varieties Beautifully illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings the last edition of this book received many accolades & was quickly recognised as a classic Complete with a fully revised directory covering all the varieties of apple to be found in the world's largest apple collection The New Book of Apples
Includes:: full historical geographical & botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple Exploring the role of apples in cooking cider making gardening myth & medicine this is an indispensable reference guide