Ebook: The book of pears: the definitive history and guide to over 500 varieties

The pear -- A pear odyssey -- Wholesome baked pears -- An Italian fruit Renaissance -- French pears triumphant -- Pears, pears, glorious pears -- Empire of the pear -- The people's pear -- Directory of pear varieties.;The book comprises eight narrative chapters and a directory to over 500 varieties of pear. The chapters follow the pear's journey across continents and cultures, tracing its history and development. Each directory entry contains tasting notes, covers the variety's origins and history, and includes full fruit descriptions for the purposes of identification, as well as details helpful to its cultivation.