La Pomme, le Cidre, le Calvados: en Normandie, en Bretagne et ailleurs... - Jérôme Chaib | Éditions Sutton

Why have the apple tree, cider, and Calvados become symbols of Normandy? Although they are also emblematic of other regions such as Brittany, the apple remains the most cultivated fruit in orchards worldwide. Jérôme Chaib's book, "La Pomme, le Cidre, le Calvados: en Normandie, en Bretagne et ailleurs...", takes us on a fascinating journey to discover this history.

Between 1850 and 1950, a folkloric movement played a crucial role, followed by tourism, in elevating these products to the status of cultural icons. However, the history of the apple and its derivatives has experienced ups and downs, alternating between periods of prosperity and decline.

This book is beautifully illustrated with over 400 colorful images, most of which are very old, immersing us in a rich and diverse heritage. The author, without nostalgia, traces the history of the apple, cider, and Calvados, products that are almost forgotten today.

Through these pages, you will discover everything about apple tree cultivation, cider and Calvados production, and consumption. A golden elixir, supposed to offer eternal youth, revealed in all its historical and cultural splendor.

Main features:

• Illustrations: Over 400 colorful images
• Topics covered: History, culture, agriculture, production, and consumption of the apple, cider, and Calvados
• Target audience: History enthusiasts, regional culture lovers, cider and Calvados enthusiasts, curious about folk traditions

Excerpts: "The folkloric movement that developed between 1850 and 1950, followed by tourism, played a considerable role in this phenomenon... But the history of the apple, cider, and their derivatives has experienced many vicissitudes, alternating between periods of grandeur and decline."

"Throughout the pages, you will learn almost everything about apple cultivation, the production, and consumption of this golden elixir supposed to grant eternal youth... A book to be consumed without moderation."

This book is a true dive into the history and culture of the apple, cider, and Calvados, offering a wealth of information and visuals that will captivate readers. Available immediately on https://athenaeum.com/en/.

Characteristics:

• Title: La Pomme, le Cidre, le Calvados: en Normandie, en Bretagne et ailleurs...
• Author: Jérôme Chaib
• Publisher: Éditions Sutton
• Collection: Provinces Mosaïques
• ISBN: 978-2-8138-1002-1
• EAN13: 9782813810021
• Publication Date: 19/07/2017
• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 208
• Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 1.1 cm
• Weight: 600 g
• Language: French