Oranges by John McPhee (English) Paperback Book

Description: Oranges by John McPhee McPhee is a grand master of narrative non-fiction. - Guardian FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Notes Foreword by Richard Mabey. Pulitzer Prize winner John McPhee takes us on a remarkable journey in search of the worlds most popular fruit. Author Biography 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. Long Description McPhee is a grand master of narrative non-fiction. - Guardian 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. Details ISBN190797086X Publisher Daunt Books Year 2016 ISBN-10 190797086X ISBN-13 9781907970863 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-10-20 Media Book Imprint Daunt Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 641.3431 Pages 168 Language English UK Release Date 2016-10-20 AU Release Date 2016-10-20 Author John McPhee Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-10-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100586689;

Price: 25.06 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-02-14T03:05:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD