The Olive by K. G. Bitting
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| Author | Bitting, K. G. (Katherine Golden), 1869-1937 |
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| LoC No. | 20016354 |
| Title | The Olive |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Olive" by K. G. Bitting is a comprehensive guidebook on the olive, exploring its significance as a food product, its cultivation, and its various uses throughout history. Written in the early 20th century, this informative work delves into multiple fields related to the olive, including botany, history, culinary arts, and medicine. It aims to provide readers with a holistic understanding of the olive tree and its fruit, which have played a crucial role in many cultures. In "The Olive," Bitting details the olive's rich history, tracing its cultivation back over 4,000 years, from ancient civilizations in Asia Minor to its spread across the Mediterranean and into the Americas. The book covers the various uses of olives in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics, as well as the meticulous processes involved in their cultivation and preparation for consumption. Bitting examines different varieties of olives, their propagation methods, and the significance of olive oil in culinary traditions. The book also highlights the olive's symbolic presence in culture, representing peace and abundance, while providing practical advice on its preservation and preparation techniques. Overall, "The Olive" serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of this ancient fruit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Olive |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51780 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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