ORANGE: Golden Joy.

Author: Train, John. Photography by Mark E. Smith
Country: Massachusetts
Language: English
Year Published: 2006
No. of pages: 111
Illustrations: 169 Color Illustrations. 0 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 10”x 8”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 1851495258
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 6198

Price: $34.50

This fascinating book tells the story of citrus fruits from earliest times. Brought back from India by Alexander the Great, citrus proved to be a lifesaver on sea voyages, since it was the antidote for scurvy. Columbus took it to the new world. The Italians, French and Spaniards made the citrus plants a centerpiece of their castles, monasteries and cities. Citrus fruit was also used for cosmetics, perfumes, confections, and liqueurs. A beautiful book, so sumpteously illustrated.