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The Olive Tree: A Personal Journey Through Mediterranean Olive Groves: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2009-06-11
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN
- 9780753826126
- Book Title
- Olive Tree
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Group, The Limited
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Travel, Social Science, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Europe / France, Industries / Agribusiness, General, Europe / General, Sociology / Rural
- Item Weight
- 12.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5 in
- Number of Pages
- 448 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Orion Publishing Group, The Limited
ISBN-10
0753826127
ISBN-13
9780753826126
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73664065
Product Key Features
Book Title
Olive Tree
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Europe / France, Industries / Agribusiness, General, Europe / General, Sociology / Rural
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Social Science, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
'the story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader¿s imagination', a tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country-- REAL TRAVEL, Her writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a surefire hit on many levels.-- THE WEEKENDER (South Africa), 'Drinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone', An honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean.-- LIVING SPAIN, 'the story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the readers imagination'-- Jane Duru , GLOBALISTA, 'a tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country', Her writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a surefire hit on many levels., Drinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone-- Kathleen Wyatt , TIMES, 'Carol Drinkwater has gone in search of olive growers in the west Mediterranean, documenting her travels and travails with good humour and not a little fortitude.', The Olive Tree is travel writing of the highest order-- Jenny Crwys-Williams , The Book Show, Radio 702 (South Africa), 'a fascinating insight into the nuances and linkages between cultures past and present, one that both fans and newcomers to the Drinkwater series should enjoy', 'The Olive Tree is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation'-- Paul Blezard , THE LADY
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
910.91822
Synopsis
Fifth volume in the bestselling Olive series by writer and actress Carol Drinkwater. THE OLIVE TREE charts Carol Drinkwater's colourful and often dangerous journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during a springtime Mediterranean that is evocative and perennial, it is above all a tale of our time. Troubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential. Her quest takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm. Through her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of our time - land-care and the harsh realities of diminishing water reserves - and ends her momentous journey in the company of olive growers whose vision for the future is remarkable and ingenious., In the bestselling Olive series by writer and actress Carol Drinkwater, author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER 'She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside' BELLA 'Her writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits' THE TIMES 'A thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation' THE LADY THE OLIVE TREE charts Carol Drinkwater's colourful and often dangerous journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during a springtime Mediterranean that is evocative and perennial, it is above all a tale of our time. Troubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential. Her quest takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm. Through her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of our time - land-care and the harsh realities of diminishing water reserves - and ends her momentous journey in the company of olive growers whose vision for the future is remarkable and ingenious., THE OLIVE TREE charts Carol Drinkwater's colourful and often dangerous journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during a springtime Mediterranean that is evocative and perennial, it is above all a tale of our time.Troubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential.Her quest takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm.Through her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of our time - land-care and the harsh realities of diminishing water reserves - and ends her momentous journey in the company of olive growers whose vision for the future is remarkable and ingenious.
LC Classification Number
D973
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2009
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