Wild plants for survival in south Florida

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Wild plants for survival in south Florida
Julia Frances Morton
Manufacturer: Fairchild Tropical Gardens
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ASIN: 0916224775

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Wild Plants for Survival In South Florida
Morton Julia F.
Manufacturer: Fairchild Tropical Garden
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ASIN: B000T3W13C

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INTRODUCTION

The ancient Provenal version of Genesis maintains that prior to introducing Adam, the Creator realized he had several materials left over: large expanses of celestial blue, all kinds of rocks, arable soil filled with seeds for a sumptuous flora, and a variety of as yet unused tastes and smells from the most subtle to the most powerful. "Well", He thinks, "why don't I make a beautiful resum of my world, my own special paradise?" And so Provence came into being.

This paradise encompasses the snow-peaked lower Alps and their foothills, which in the east descend to the sea's edge, and to the west extend almost to the Rhne. In central Provence the wild high plateaux are cut by the deepest cleft in the surface of Europe - the Grand Canyon du Verdon. The coastal hinterland is made up of range after range of steep forested hills in which the warm scent of pines, eucalyptus and wild herbs intoxicates the senses. The shore is an everchanging series of geometric bays giving way to chaotic outcrops of glimmering rock and deep, narrow inlets, like miniature Norwegian fjords - the calanques. In the Camargue, the shoreline itself becomes an abstraction as land and sea merge in infinite horizons. Away from the Rhne delta there is nowhere that does not have its frame of hills, or mountains, or strange sudden eruptions of rock.

But all these elements would be nothing without the Mediterranean light, which is at its best in spring and autumn. It is both soft and brightly theatrical, as if each landscape had lighting rigged up by an expert for maximum colour and definition with minimum glare. It is no surprise that of all the arts, painting should be the one that owes so much of its European history over the last hundred years to the beauty and escapism of this world.

Yet Provence and its coast were far from being an earthly paradise for their early inhabitants. As with most mountainous regions, the soil is poor and cultivation difficult away from the rivers. The low-lying areas of the Camargue and Rhne Valley were marshes or rubbly plains subject to inundation. The coast had no natural defences of rough seas and high cliffs to dissuade invaders. So it was that communities clustered on easily defensible hilltops - the village perchs - with their tight labyrinths of medieval streets, passageways and winding stairs leading inexorably up to a chteau fort.

For hundreds of years, Provence remained a prime target for foreign invaders. The ancient Greeks established bases on the coast and on the Rhne, including Massalia and Nikea - modern-day Marseille and Nice - and, later, the Romans cleared a route all along the coast to their cities on the Rhne. Settlers came from all over northern Europe and from across the Mediterranean, and if this wasn't enough, Provence's independence was also contested with France, the Holy Roman Empire, Burgundy, Savoy and the Popes, with internal feuding between rival fiefdoms aggravating the insecurity of daily life. After just fifty years of reunification with France, Provence was again invaded, and within a hundred years was suffering the bloodiest of French civil wars, the Guerres de Religion. Legacies of this turbulant past include some of the best Roman monuments in France, plus great reminders of the medieval age, such as the palace of the Popes in Avignon; the three great monasteries of Silvacane, Thoronet and Snanque, built by the Cistercian order in the twelfth century; the ruined city of Les Baux; the border fortresses of Tarascon and Sisteron; and the frescoes and paintings in the village churches north of Nice.

By the 1800s, the character of coastal Provence was already beginning to change. Foreign aristocrats and royals, who had already turned Nice into Europe's most fashionable winter watering hole, began to spread their influence east and westwards. Tiny fishing villages such as Cannes, Villefranche, Le Lavandou and St-Tropez began to follow the course that Nice had taken, with avant-gardists in art and lifestyle and successions of celebrities gradually discovered how much simple and sophisticated pleasure this coast could provide. By the 1950s mass tourism on an upmarket scale began to take off in these parts, the Sixties brought the starlets and the hippies in their droves, and in the 1970s the French government began to realize the horror that their greatest tourist asset was threatening to become. Today, the Cte d'Azur is one of the most built-up, overpopulated and expensive stretches of coast anywhere in the world.

Yet between the urban conurbations and the tourist developments there still lies the remarkable scenery that drew artists here in their droves in the decades either side of 1900. Seduced by the light and relative ease of living, they bade farewell to the gloom of northern winters and set themselvers up on the Cte d'Azur, making the region as much a part of the European art scene as Montmartre and Montparnasse. The great names of the Modern period who painted and sculpted on this coast include Matisse, Renoir, Signac, Lger, Dufy, Mir--, Bonnard, Chagall, Cocteau, Drain, Modigliani, Soutine and Picasso all of whom came in summer and shocked the natives by swimming in the sea. Many of their works are permanently exhibited in superb museums from St-Tropez to Menton; reason in itself for a visit to the Cte today.

The one great artist native to Provence is Czanne, who was born in Aix in 1839. Many of his canvases were inspired by the landscapes around his home town but very few remain in the region. Because of his relationship with his subjects, a pilgrimage to the Mont Ste-Victoire and other favourite scenes is still compelling. The man whose works on show outnumber any other artist is Hungarian- born Vasarely, who chose Aix and Gordes as centres for his studies into an all- embracing concept of art, science, architecture and social life. In and around Arles and St-Rmy you can follow the sad passage of Van Gogh, but again there are hardly any original paintings to be seen.

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Really Disapointing, almost ruined our trip.......2004-09-29

I haven't had such a bad time with any guidebook before. The authors seem to really dislike most of the places in this area, so almost put me off visiting a really nice town, and their restaurant research seems confined to the few standard tourist offerings and then a listing of fancy expensive restaurants. It's not difficult to find a good meal in France for 35 EU, any hotel can recommend one, we wanted the book to help find which was the best of the cheaper places. I saw a ton of restaurants in Marseille with menus 20 EU and under, but no clue which of them were good. Really disappointing, useful for the usual city maps and all, but the opinions for things to visit, eat, etc. not helpful at all.

The Rough Guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

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The Rough Guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Rough Guides
Manufacturer: Rough Guides
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ASIN: 1843537842

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The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte D’Azur is your definitive handbook to one of France’s most stunning regions. From the bustling Vieux Port of Marseille and the beaches of St Tropez to the remote mountains of Haute-Provence, the full-colour section introduces the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and honest reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. Unwind on the off-shore islands, discover the wild costal stretches, and lose yourself in the sloping vineyards, equipped with all the straightforward advise you could need. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region’s history, culture, literature and festivals and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.

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Corelations of the entire program to the Virginia Standards of Learning for World History and Geography to 1500 A.D., including special needs correlations; skills & strategies correlations; real-world problems correlations; discussion topics for each objective; assessment items for each objective

Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction

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Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction

Manufacturer: McDougal Littell
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ASIN: 0618183949

Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littell eEdition CD-ROM)

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Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littell eEdition CD-ROM)

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Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction Teacher's Edition

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Ancient World History: Patterns of Interaction Teacher's Edition

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Teacher's Edition for Ancient World History by McDougal Littell.

Virginia Lesson Plans Ancient World History Patterns of Interaction

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Virginia Lesson Plans Ancient World History Patterns of Interaction

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A 2-page lesson for each section in the Pupils edition; correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning

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Skinner auction house, Boston (13 June 2002). Sale Code: 2146. About 84 pages and 537 lot(s). Catalog is in English. Includes items from makers such as: Baume & Mercier; Boucheron; Buccellati; Bulgari; Pierre Cardin; Cartier; Angela Cummings; Dudley Watch Co; Alfred Dunhill; Elgin; Fabrice; Theodor Fahrner; F & F Felger, Inc; Forstner; Garrard; Max Joseph Gradl; Gucci; Guebelin; Hamilton Watch Co; J.& L. Hartzbcrg; Hermès; Guillemette l'Hoir; J.A. Jaccard & Cie; Georg Jensen; Krementz; Gaston Lafette; Larter & Sons; Lobel; Longines; Los Ballesteros; Marcus & Co; Mauboussin; Mayors; Mikimoto; G.Moreno; Movado; G. Nardi; Omega; Patek Philippe; Elsa Peretti; J. Perrin; Pery Watch Co; Piaget; Potter Studio; Rode Watch Co; Rolex; J. Rossi; Seaman Schepps; Shreve & Co; Shreve, Crump & Low; Silverhorn; Sloan & Co; Theodore B. Starr; Sterle; Tiffany & Co; Charles F. Tissot & Son; M. Turner; Patricia S. Vail; Van Cleef & Arpels; Verdura; Waltham; David Webb; Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss; Raymond Yard. Auction catalogs are valuable reference tool for pricing and identifying works of art and collectibles.

Fine Jewelry [Skinner, Boston (2211) / 23 Sep 2003]

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Fine Jewelry [Skinner, Boston (2211) / 23 Sep 2003]

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Skinner auction house, Boston (23 September 2003). Sale Code: 2211. About 96 pages and 550 lot(s). Catalog is in English. Includes items from makers such as: Marina B; Anna Bachelli; Binder Bros; Rene Boivin; Boucheron; Georges Braque; Buccellati; Bucherer; Bulgari; Charles B. Byron; J.E. Caldwell; Roberta di Camerino; Carter Howe & Gough; Cartier; Castellani; Charlton; Concord; Chas. Crossman & Co; Cuisinier; Dunhill; Max Ernst; Erte; Gattle; Gibson & Co.; Girard Perregaux; Gucci; Gumps; Hamilton; Hammerman Brothers; Hermes; Gem Montebello; Georges Harnichard; Heyman Brothers; Francois Hugo; Georg Jensen; Jules Jurgenson; Kieselstein & Co.; Lailaounis; Lalique; Lamarne; Larter & Sons; Judith Leiber; Elizabeth Locke; Lotos; Diane Love; Luciana ; Mats; Marcus & Co; Mauboussin ; Mellerio ; Movado ; Harald Nielsen ; Omega ; Margaret di Patta ; Parenti ; Picasso ; Arnoldo Pomodoro ; Edival Ramosa ; Enos Ricardson & Co ; Biker Brothers ; Judith Ripka ; Rolex ; Schlumberger ; Seaman Schepps; Seifert; Shreve, Crump, & Low ; Sloan & Co; Dorothea Tanning; Tiffany & Co; F. Tignani ; Maurice Tishman ; Tudor; Vacheron & Constantin; Van Cleef & Arpels ; Henri Vever ; Verger Frères; Gioielleria Vincenti; Waslikoff ; Watham Watch Co; Whiteside and Blank; Wordley Allsop & Bliss; Zolotas. Auction catalogs are valuable reference tool for pricing and identifying works of art and collectibles.

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FMR: Vol. 6, No. 27, July/August 1987
Graziella; et al; (eds.) Buccellati
Manufacturer: Franco Maria Ricci
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ASIN: B000KGCQRO

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Dog People, What We Love about Our Dogs : Writers and Artists on Canine Companionship
Michael J. (editor) Rosen
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
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ASIN: B000MBNCXE

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this is a magical collection

Dog People: What We Love About Our Dogs - Writers and Artists on Canine Companionship

Manufacturer: Artisan
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Old Dogs Remembered

Water for Elephants: A Novel

ASIN: 1579651860

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As Edward Albee puts it in this timeless collection of pieces about dogs, there are "those of us who feel incomplete without the company of a dog or two." Those same people will feel incomplete without this book, now in paperback. Along with portraits of dogs are ruminations by such dog-devoted authors as Anne Beattie, Nancy Friday, and Jane Smiley. Daniel Pinkwater describes the joys of strolling with his ever-willing-to-walk dog and Danny Shanahan explains "how to read your dog," complete with sketches. These, together with the work of forty artists, including William Wegman's photographs of famous Fay and Jamie Wyeth's dog paintings, give voice and image to the powerful, undiluted emotions that human beings experience when dogs are among them.

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this is a magical collection.......2002-05-29

Any dog lover would enjoy this book. It is a treasure trove of masterfully crafted stories. There is very little sentimental sappiness, the collection focusing mainly on the ways dogs enhance the lives of humans. I applaud this book and hope to see more of the same caliber!

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99 color illustrations 37 b/w photos 2 color maps 8 x 11

"Helps us to understand hex signs as no other work on the subject ever has."-Simon Bronner, author of Following Tradition

"A landmark in the study of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art."-Henry Glassie, author of The Spirit of Folk Art

A revised and expanded edition of the classic work on hex-sign barn decorations, offering insight into their various forms, geographical spread, European origins, evolution in Pennsylvania, and current use in tourism, advertising, and regional art. The authors explore the meaning of the symbols by examining evidence from popular writers, scholars, and contemporary hex-sign painters. Full-color photographs display the grandeur of this Pennsylvania Dutch phenomenon.

Don Yoder, who lives in Devon, Pennsylvania, was cofounder of the Pennsylvania Folklife Society and longtime editor of its serial, Pennsylvania Folklife. He was Professor of Folklife Studies at the University of Pennsylvania from 1956 to 1992 and is the acclaimed author of countless works on Pennsylvania Dutch folk culture. Thomas E. Graves lives in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, and has written articles on hex signs, gravestones, and coal culture.

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Great Information For the Christian Witch.......2006-11-11

This little gudie is great if you are interested in the Pow Wow practice of Pennsylvania Dutch hexerei. Though these writers are interested in the cultural and commercial aspects of the barn hexes, they do offer an introductory discussion of the hex marks and a brief history of its appearance in teh New World. Totally worth your time to peruse and worth your money to have

Good informitive review of the topic........2004-02-23

The authors take a pragmatic approach to the subject of the many round decorations that have graced barns and homes of Pennsylvania for hundreds of years. Especially among Pennsylvanians of "Deutch" or German ancestry, the fancy round "hex signs" are a cultural identification as well a decoration for their barns. Perhaps these signs also have magickal meaning as a ward or protection. The term "hex" means a magic spell in German, and "hexen" means witch. The authors shy away somewhat from a serious inquiry into the magickal meanings and efficacy of protection hexes. They do offer a collection of good photos of many old and new signs, interviews with current painters and discussion of those available commercially.

Hex Signs:Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols & Their Meaning.......2000-03-02

"It is an excellent book on history of Pa.Dutch Hex Signs" Colorful and very informative!

Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans (A Winterhur book)

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Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans (A Winterhur book)
Scott T. Swank
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Inc
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Fraktur: Folk Art and Family (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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An overview of the art of fraktur is beautifully illustrated

Fraktur: Folk Art and Family (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Corinne Earnest , and Russell Earnest
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ASIN: 076430920X

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The American fraktur tradition began about 1740 in southeast Pennsylvania, but quickly spread to other states, and remains popular even today. For centuries, these cherished hand-written and watercolor decorated paper manuscripts have embodied a richness of tradition and culture, blending text with riotous color and Pennsylvania Dutch design. Having roots in medieval European decorated manuscript art, fraktur celebrate family events such as births, baptisms, and marriages among some of America's earliest immigrants of German and Swiss heritage. 230+ photographs, many full page, present exquisite examples of three centuries of American fraktur, interwoven with insightful historical details, information on the making of fraktur, and techniques for preserving these delicate documents. The colorful pages will delight and stimulate curiosity among historians, scholars, and all who appreciate art to explore the hidden treasures that lie at the heart of these charming manuscripts.

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An overview of the art of fraktur is beautifully illustrated.......2007-01-12

The Earnests have given us a very readable and gloriously illustrated book with attention to all the recognized fraktur types and many of the most desirable artists. This survey will delight anyone who has an interest in folk art.

Pennsylvania German Arts: More Than Hearts, Parrots, & Tulips

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Pennsylvania German Arts: More Than Hearts, Parrots, & Tulips
Irwin Richman
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ASIN: 0764312456

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There has never been a book like this intertwining the arts and artifacts of both the traditional and the evolving worlds. The Pennsylvania Germans are a remarkable people; some are among the most conservative of Americans, retaining a strong cultural identity to this day, while others have largely assimilated into the larger English world. Folk art and quilts are here, but so is the work of Precisionist painter Charles Demuth and Abstract Expressionist painter Franz Kline. Objects range from needlework, pottery, furniture, and glass to paper, paintings, and metals--including gold and silver! Here is a very personal and extensive historical text illustrated with the works of traditionalists, revivalists, and the avant garde displayed in over 350 color photographs. Pennsylvania German Arts has been written to be both informative and fun to read and is designed to showcase distinctive works of great beauty.

The Antique Corner [Reprints of Articles Appearing in the Antique Corner, Published By the Schenectady Gazette, Oct. 1966 Through Nov. 1967]

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The Antique Corner [Reprints of Articles Appearing in the Antique Corner, Published By the Schenectady Gazette, Oct. 1966 Through Nov. 1967]
Ona Curran
Manufacturer: NY: Schenectady Museum
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ASIN: B000NJ04YA

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2-page newspaper articles on various antique subjects, such as patroon painting, Pennsylvania Dutch fractur, Ammi Phillips, Deming Jarves [Sandwich glass works]. 43-page stapled booklet.

Antiques in Pennsylvania Dutch (Pennsylvania Dutch Books Ser.)

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Antiques in Pennsylvania Dutch (Pennsylvania Dutch Books Ser.)

Manufacturer: Applied Arts Pub
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ASIN: 0911410074

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Antiques in Pennsylvania Dutchland
Elmer Lewis Smith
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From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German Folk Culture in Transition : 10th Anniversary Symposium, Continuity and Change, Joseph Schneider

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From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German Folk Culture in Transition : 10th Anniversary Symposium, Continuity and Change, Joseph Schneider
Susan M. Burke , and Matthew H. Hill
Manufacturer: J. Schneider Haus
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ASIN: 0969557809

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From Pennsylvania to Waterloo explores the development in the United States and Canada of a distinctive Germanic lifestyle. This volume, illustrated with objects from the acclaimed exhibition Changes in Latitudes, brings together experts from both sides of the border to create an invaluable resource for folklorists, historians, students, collectors and anyone with an interest in folklife, antiques or Pennsylvania-German culture.

Gott Sei Ehre: Religious Dimensions in Pennsylvania German Fraktur

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Gott Sei Ehre: Religious Dimensions in Pennsylvania German Fraktur
Michael S. Bird
Manufacturer: Donning Company Publishers
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Pennsylvania Dutch Stuff, A Guide to Country Antiques

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Pennsylvania Dutch Stuff, A Guide to Country Antiques
Earl F. Robacker
Manufacturer: New York: A.S. Barnes & Company, 1944
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ASIN: B000O3MFR4

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An amazing story..........2004-06-25

I read this book the month it came out in 1994. I'm not sure how I found out about it but oh well...

Tomatoes are one of god's gifts and if you have the least bit of interest in this amazing fruit, get this book. The history of the tomato and how it arrived on people's plates after centuries of neglect is way more interesting than any Bond film. The author's research is meticulous.

Also, the back of this book has historic recipes from the 1800's that use tomatoes. This of course could spur someone to pursue a career in archeological gastronomy. The bottom line is I love this book and it is one of my top 5 most prized books.

-- Indiana Tomato Lover

I read this book in a library and wish to purchase one........2000-07-23

I would like to purchase this book but I am challenged by all your leads off the subject.

Great collection of information of history.......2000-06-14

The author is a hard working person. So it's very convinient for readers to read the aspect of hitory. However, it's merit also is it's weakness. We could not get any personal viewpoint of the author. We could only get the results of author's research.

The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture, and Cookery

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The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture, and Cookery
Andrew F Smith
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
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ASIN: B000OPVRK8

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A photographic safari through the unspoiled innocence of a latter-day Eden!

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Wonderful account of an African Safari.......2000-06-23

This is an excellent example of what it is like at the game reserve. My wife and I spent 10 days at Malamala, and this book brought back all of the memorable experiences we had in the bush. We spent some time with Jamie while we were there and he is a true artist with a camera, as well as an enjoyable dinner companion.

The photos are wonderful and the discriptions are endearing........1999-10-19

My family and I just returned from a photographic safari on the MalaMala game reserve. We purchased the book from the onsite gift store as it represented so many wonderful memories of our adventure in South Africa. Jamie Thom is a wonderful guide and truely has a wonderful gift for photographing these many amazing animals. We highly recommend this photographic work of art to all who love nature.

Almost Like Being There!.......1999-09-08

This is a breathtakingly beautiful view of the animals of the South African Lowveld. Ms. Lumry and Mr. Thom have captured the unique experience of an African Safari with a stunning collection of photos that make you feel like you could reach out and touch the animals. If you're thinking about an African Safari or want to relive the thrill of one you've taken, this is a "must have" book.

Almost Like Being There!.......1999-09-08

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