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Mango

A Global History

Mary Newman author Constance L Kirker author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Reaktion Books

Published:1st Aug '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Mango cover

This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavoured smoothies grace Western shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. True mango aficionados savour the sensory delight of over a thousand vibrant varieties, relishing colours, flavours from sweet to sour, diverse textures, and fragrances.

ISBN: 9781789149159

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages