Excerpt from The Mango in Porto Rico
This impression formed in the minds of the novelty-loving public will doubtless be difficult to dispel; but if really good mangoes could be placed in the markets their increase in popular favor would be certain and the growing of mangoes might become a profitable pursuit.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The mango, a greatly prized fruit in the tropics, is described as luscious and juicy and a favorite delicacy. A 'mass of orange-colored pulp', is how the author describes it. In this volume, the author explains how to cultivate the mango tree and provides information on the propagation of seedlings for stock, managing root systems and protecting grafts. The author also provides a variety of recipes for using the fruit ripe or unripe, as well as secondary uses for the leaves, gum, and bark. Using descriptions of harvest, market, and culinary practices from many countries, this book thoroughly documents the mango and its uses and will certainly introduce new readers to its exotic flavors and benefits. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282819774_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282819774
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