Book of Edible Nuts

This unique book takes a fascinating look at the natural history of nuts — their evolution in the world's food supply, and their botany, ecology, and cultivation. The author discusses almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, coconuts, filberts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and more. 370 photographs and illustrations.

Rosengarten discusses the botany, biological and social history, varieties, cultivation, processing, economics, politics, products, and other aspects of 12 common and 30 less common edible nuts. He even includes recipes and advice on home storing and handling. The 1984 edition was published by the Walker Publishing Company, New York. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR