Mango

A Global History
Series: Edible
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Brief Description
This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, the... Read More
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Mango

A beautifully illustrated tour through the rich world of mangoes.

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This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra.

Beyond myth, the authors show us that mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavoured smoothies grace Western grocery shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritise shelf-life over taste.

Mango offers an accessible introduction to the world of true mango aficionados and the thousand varieties they cherish.

Series: Edible

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789149159

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 69 illustrations, 62 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Constance L. Kirker is a retired Pennsylvania State University professor of art history. An avid gardener and foodie, she has written numerous research publications on food history.

Mary Newman has taught at Ohio University and the University of Malta and is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

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