Walking Lemons: a Tour of Citrus Groves in Italy
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This book uses the growing and cultivation of Italian citrus fruits to show an unexpected history of Italy, from the arrival of citron in Calabria in the 2nd century, to the Arab control of Sicily in the 9th century, to the Slow Food movement and advanced genetic research in the 21st century. Explores the curious past and present of these citrus fruits, the use of its essential oil in perfume, the raw violence of the Battle of the Oranges of Ivrea, the earliest emergence of the Mafia in the lemon groves outside Palermo, the connection between organized crime and the citrus industry, and more. Combining travel writing with history, recipes, gardening and art, the author draws on keen observation, captivating narrative, casual humor and a wealth of knowledge to take readers on a unique and rich journey through Italy's cultural, moral, culinary and political past.
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