Forgotten Fruits

Christopher Stocks

RRP: £8.99

Publisher: Windmill Books

Publication Date : 07/05/2009

Paperback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Looks at the rich heritage of Britain's fruit and vegetables, telling the fascinating but rather bizarre stories behind them, such as the humble gooseberry which helped Charles Darwin arrive at his theory of eveolution, or the tomato, introduced in the 16th century but considered highly poisonous for 200 years.

Publisher's description:

Tells the stories behind Britain's rich heritage of fruit and vegetables. This book features the social and natural history that can appeal to gardeners and food aficionados.

ISBN: 9780099514749