{"product_id":"the-book-of-pears-the-definitive-history-and-guide-to-over-500-varieties","title":"The Book of Pears: The Definitive History and Guide to Over 500 Varieties","description":"A one-of-a-kind guide to an extraordinary fruit!\n\nAlthough apples may have won the battle for modern-day supermarket shelf space, throughout history the pear has usually ranked even higher in the hearts of fruit enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Cherries, plums, peaches, and many other fruits are also wonderful in their season, but the pear at its finest can be so much more exceptional in terms of its luscious texture, richness of taste, and its fragrances reminiscent of rose water, musk, and vanilla.\n\nThe Book of Pears is a one-of-a-kind guide to this extraordinary fruit, following its journey through history and around the world, accompanied by beautiful botanical watercolor paintings and period images. Noted pomologist and fruit historian Joan Morgan (The Book of Apples) has researched and crafted the definitive account of the pear’s history and uses, from fresh eating to cooking and baking to making perry, the delicate and sophisticated pear equivalent of cider.\n\nFeaturing a directory of 500 varieties of both ancient and modern pears with tasting notes and descriptions for every one, The Book of Pears reveals the secrets of the pear as a status symbol, introduces readers to some of the most celebrated fruit growers in history, and explains how the pear came to be so important as an international commodity. This unique and fascinating book will prove indispensable for historians, horticulturists, and all fruit lovers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1603586660\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1603586660.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Morgan, Joan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516339462202,"sku":"DBV.1603586660.G","price":38.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1603586660-0.jpg?v=1783729891","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-book-of-pears-the-definitive-history-and-guide-to-over-500-varieties","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}