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Cherry.

Ripe, sensuous, irresistible: the cherry tree and its stunning blossoms conjure up many literal, metaphorical, and visceral sensations. We enjoy cherry picking, a cherry on top, and even, on occasion, losing one's cherry. Cherries have been consumed since prehistoric times, reaching great popul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kirker, Constance L.
Otros Autores: Newman, Mary
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2021.
Colección:Botanical Ser.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. History, Cultivation and Consumption
  • 2. Blossoms: Aesthetics of the Ephemeral
  • 3. Fruit: From Tree to Table
  • 4. Wood: Everlasting Beauty
  • 5. Literature, Legend and Lore
  • 6. The Future of Cherries
  • Recipes
  • Timeline
  • References
  • Select Bibliography
  • Associations and Websites
  • Acknowledgements
  • Photo Acknowledgements
  • Index