New book of apples, hardcover/joan morgan

This extraordinary book contains the most wide ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the worlds apple varieties.

Beautifully illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings, the last edition of this book received many accolades and was quickly recognised as a classic.

Complete with a fully revised directory covering all the varieties of apples to be found in the worlds largest apple collection, The New Book of Apples includes full historical, geographical and botanical details as well as tasting notes on each type of apple.

Exploring the role of apples in cooking, cider making, gardening, myth and medicine, this is an indispendable reference guide.