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Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell (Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest),Used
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Travel just about anywhere in the southern United States, and you will find pecan trees. The nut too hard to crack by handthe derivation of the pecans Algonquian nameis one of the most successful native agricultural crops of North America. So popular are pecans that Thomas Jefferson once wrote home from Paris for a supply, while many people today consider their holidays incomplete without a pecan pie. Jane Manasters Pecans, updated from its original 1994 publication, explores the natural history, cultivation, and uses of the pecan tree and nut. Her engaging account pieces together a fascinating mosaic of the peoples caught up in the pecan storyNative Americans, Spanish explorers, European immigrants and their American descendants, African Americans, and Mexican Americans. Manaster also describes the life cycle of the pecan tree, the development of many cultivated species, and predators and diseases of the pecan. She chronicles the successes of commercial growers in extending the pecans original range eastward from the Mississippi basin to Florida and westward to California; and she charts the growth of the commercial pecan industry, especially in Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Not forgetting the pecans popularity in candy and baked goods, Manaster includes nearly two dozen traditional and modern recipes for such delights as pralines, candied and roasted pecans, pecan pie, and pecan logs. With such a wealth of information in so readable a format, Pecans will find a wide audience among pecan lovers and growers everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell'? A: The book explores the natural history, cultivation, and uses of the pecan tree and nut, highlighting the cultural significance of pecans in American history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell'? A: The author is Jane Manaster, who provides an engaging account of the pecan's history and its role in various cultures.
- Q: When was 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell' published? A: The book was published on January 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell' have? A: The book contains 120 pages.
- Q: Does the book include recipes? A: Yes, 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell' includes nearly two dozen traditional and modern recipes featuring pecans.
- Q: Is 'Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell' suitable for someone interested in gardening? A: Yes, the book covers the life cycle of the pecan tree and the development of cultivated species, making it suitable for gardening enthusiasts.
- Q: What are some of the cultures discussed in the book? A: The book discusses Native Americans, Spanish explorers, European immigrants, and their American descendants, as well as African Americans and Mexican Americans.
- Q: How does the book address the commercial pecan industry? A: The book chronicles the growth of the commercial pecan industry, particularly in states like Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- Q: Is the condition of the book listed as new or used? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good', indicating it is in good shape for reading.