The Land Where Lemons Grow is the sweeping story of Italy's cultural history told through the history of its citrus crops. From the early migration of citrus from the foothills of the Himalayas to Italy's shores to the persistent role of unique crops such as bergamot (and its place in the perfume and cosmetics industries) and the vital role played by Calabria's unique Diamante citrons in the Jewish celebration of Sukkoth, author Helena Attlee brings the fascinating history and its gustatory delights to life.

Whether the Battle of Oranges in Ivrea, the gardens of Tuscany, or the story of the Mafia and Sicily's citrus groves, Attlee transports readers on a journey unlike any other.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 02/02/2015
ISBN: 9781581572902
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.70w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2014 pg. 24
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