Melon: a Global History Signed And/or Inscribed by the Author on Request

Lovegren, Sylvia

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Language: English

Published by Reaktion Books, UK, 2016

1780235844 / 9781780235844

Series: Book 62 of 93 - Edible

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152 pp. Index, bibliography. 60 illustrations, 43 of them in colour. Cream butter colored dust jacket with red watermelon. Book is essentially new, clean and tight. Author will inscribe/sign as you wish (within good taste! ) If no instructions, she will sign on the title page below her name. Book is part of Edible Global History series. Contains recipes, including some ancient and medieval recipes, as well as melon's history from it's birthplaces in India (sweet melon) and Africa (watermelon) and it's gradual spread around the globe. Includes folk tales, jokes, contests, etc. , that have grown up around the delicious cucurbits. ; Edible; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 152 pages.

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Title
Melon: a Global History Signed And/or Inscribed by the Author on Request
Author
Lovegren, Sylvia
Publisher
Reaktion Books, UK
Publication year
2016
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1780235844
ISBN 13
9781780235844
Edition
First Edition.
Series
Book 62 of 93: Edible
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Leaf and Stone Books

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