Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South (A Ferris and Ferris Book)
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Book Synopsis: For anyone who's ever picked an apple fresh from the tree or enjoyed a glass of cider, writer and orchardist Diane Flynt offers a new history of the apple and how it changed the South and the nation. Showing how southerners cultivated over 2,000 apple varieties from Virginia to Mississippi, Flynt shares surprising stories of a fruit that was central to the region for over 200 years. Colorful characters abound in this history, including aristocratic Belgian immigrants, South Carolina plantation owners, and multiple presidents, each group changing the course of southern orchards. She shows how southern apples, ranging from northern varieties that found fame on southern soil to hyper-local apples grown by a single family, have a history beyond the region, from Queen Victoria's court to the Oregon Trail. Flynt also tells us the darker side of the story, detailing how apples were entwined with slavery and the theft of Indigenous land. She relates the ways southerners lost their rich apple culture in less than the lifetime of a tree and offers a tentatively hopeful future.
Alongside unexpected apple history, Flynt traces the arc of her own journey as a pioneering farmer in the southern Appalachians who planted cider apples never grown in the region and founded the first modern cidery in the South. Flynt threads her own story with archival research and interviews with orchardists, farmers, cidermakers, and more. The result is not only the definitive story of apples in the South but also a new way to challenge our notions of history.
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Discover the fascinating story of apples in the South with "Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South." This captivating book by Diane Flynt takes you on a journey through history, revealing how apples transformed the South and the entire nation. With over 2,000 apple varieties cultivated from Virginia to Mississippi, you'll be amazed by the rich traditions and colorful characters that shaped the apple culture in the region for over 200 years. Immerse yourself in this captivating tale of the fruit that captivated aristocratic immigrants, plantation owners, and even presidents, and learn how it influenced the course of southern orchards.
But it's not just a story of triumph and success. Diane Flynt also sheds light on the darker side of the apple's history, uncovering its entanglement with slavery and the displacement of Indigenous people. Discover the truth behind this iconic fruit, delving deep into a side of history that is often overlooked. From Queen Victoria's court to the trials and tribulations of the Oregon Trail, southern apples had a far-reaching impact that goes beyond regional boundaries.
Join Diane Flynt on her personal journey as a pioneering farmer in the southern Appalachians. She shares her firsthand experiences of planting cider apples never before grown in the region and founding the first modern cidery in the South. You'll be inspired by her passion and determination as she weaves her own story with in-depth research and interviews with orchardists, farmers, and cidermakers.
Embark on this unique and illuminating exploration of the apple's role in southern history and challenge your notions of the past. "Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived" is not just a book; it's an opportunity to learn, reflect, and appreciate the complex tapestry of our shared heritage. Get your copy today and be a part of this remarkable journey.
Click here to purchase "Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South" and delve into the hidden history of the apple like never before.
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