Fifth generation apple grower Burford offers this broad-based primer on North American apples, with tidbits of information for a variety of interests in the fruit. A brief history of apples
precedes the alphabetical index of varieties, taking up two-thirds of the book. Each page gives information on the history, appearance, taste, tree and growing features, and disease resistance
of the type in question. The remainder of the book covers how to cultivate an apple orchard and use the fruits for baking, preserves, and fermentation, including an appendix of suggested uses
for different varieties. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
