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Oranges

By John McPhee
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Oranges by John McPhee provides an engaging exploration of the citrus industry, delving into both the botany and history of oranges. McPhee's narrative takes you through the intricate processes of orange cultivation, harvesting, and marketing, while also uncovering the fruit's cultural significance and development over time. This book is a fascinating blend of science, history, and agricultural insight, offering a comprehensive look at this beloved fruit.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination for in-depth explorations of everyday subjects, as it delves into the cultural, historical, and botanical aspects of oranges with a mix of scientific insight and engaging storytelling. This book could appeal to you if you love learning about the intricate details behind common items and enjoy narrative non-fiction that brings a fresh perspective to the world of agriculture and commerce.

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Oranges

Inspired by a glass of freshly-squeezed juice he drank at Penn Station, Pulitzer Prize-winner John McPhee takes us on an idiosyncratic and remarkable journey in search of the world's most popular fruit.

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John McPhee takes us on a remarkable journey in search of oranges, beginning with the origins of the fruit in Southeast Asia. He unravels the rich history of the trade and cultivation of this botanical marvel, and its role in literature and art.

He travels from the great orangeries of Louis XIV to the endless groves of Florida, and introduces us to orange pickers, a citrus scientist, and an 'orange baron'. In his inimitable and endlessly compelling prose, McPhee reveals a story of historical significance behind this extraordinary fruit.

After reading Oranges, your morning glass of juice will never be the same.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907970863

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 168

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About the Author

John McPhee has published more than thirty books and much of his work first appeared in the pages of the New Yorker, where he has been a staff writer since 1963. He is a four-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, winning in 1999 for Annals of the Former World. McPhee teaches nonfiction writing at Princeton University.

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