The Fruits of History: The Other Popular Kids

By Dennis Santaniello

The sequel to The Popular Kids - same curiosity, new fruit.

Dennis Santaniello keeps going. This second volume turns to the fruits that don't always get top billing but have histories just as rich. The pomegranate has been a symbol of fertility, death, and power for thousands of years. Coffee reshaped the global economy and arguably launched the Enlightenment. The olive built empires. The avocado went from ancient Mesoamerican staple to modern cultural phenomenon in a single generation.

Each chapter follows one fruit from its origins across continents and centuries - the cultivation, the commerce, the mythology, the science.

Featured fruits: Peaches, Blueberries, Pears, Plums, Melons, Pomegranates, Raspberries, Avocados, Coffee, Olives, Kiwifruit, and Grapefruits.

Book 2 of the Fruits of History series. Each volume stands alone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CV23528N
• ISBN13: 9798224946273
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Dennis Santaniello
• Length: 526 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"