Forgotten Fruits: The Stories Behind Britain's Traditional Fruit and Vegetables - Christopher Stocks

In Forgotten Fruits, Christopher Stocks tells the fascinating - often rather bizarre - stories behind Britain's rich heritage of fruit and vegetables. Take Newton Wonder apples, for example, first discovered around 1870 allegedly growing in the thatch of a Derbyshire pub. Or the humble gooseberry which, among other things, helped Charles Darwin to arrive at his theory of evolution. Not to mention the ubiquitous tomato, introduced to Britain from South America in the sixteenth century but regarded as highly poisonous for nearly 200 years.

This is a wonderful piece of social and natural history that will appeal to every gardener and food aficionado. 

Reviews:

'This is my favourite book of the year. Written with passion and real knowledge of his subject, Stocks celebrates the story behind our favourite fruit and veg... you will be inspired' - Monty Don, Daily Mail Weekend

'The names of Christopher Stocks' Forgotten Fruits carry an extraordinary cargo of memories and he unpacks this baggage in the course of his captivating book ' Anna Pavord, Gardens Illustrated

Publisher: Windmill Books

ISBN: 9780099514749

Pages : 298

Weight: 268g

Dimensions: 130 x 22 x 198 mm