The Olive Tree book
Who hasn’t dreamt of sitting in the shade of a Mediterranean olive tree? After being threatened with extinction, Athena’s tree is now being reborn. Why do Mediterranean people defend their tree so passionately? Where and how is olive oil made? Isn’t cooking with olive oil the healthiest way to eat? These are just some of the questions addressed in this encyclopaedia: The Olive Book. This book seeks to understand and explain the current situation of the tree and its cultivation by showing the constant links between the expansion of the olive tree and the society of its time, from ancient Crete to modern-day Europe. Richly illustrated and clearly presented, it will appeal to a wide readership interested in learning about the past, finding the keys to a complex present, growing your own olive trees and finding simple, tasty traditional recipes.
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