The Apple: A Delicious History

From the mouth-puckering Bramley to the scrumptiously tart Cox – Sally takes us through a crisp, delicious history. * Mich Turner, MBE *An enlightening and delicious journey from ancient myth to modern agribusiness through the rich history of the humble apple. * Eleanor Barnett, author of Leftovers *The real voice of the proper countryside. * John Lewis-Stempel *Few ingredients have the versatility, history and sheer tastiness of this humble fruit. * Waitrose Weekend *Sally Coulthard is cheerful and informative company on every leaf of this charming book. * Spectator *

Praise for Fowl Play:A marvellously complete and utter history of chickens. - Country LifeA playful, entertaining and satisfyingly informative study of this humble bird and the integral and varied roles it played thoughout human history accross the world. - Archaeology Worldwide MagazineCharming and illuminating. - Mail on SundayA genial and wonderfully diverting read… A timely book indeed.

Sally Coulthard is a bestselling author of books about natural history and rural life including The Barn, A Short History of the World According to Sheep, The Book of the Earthworm, The Hedgehog Handbook and over twenty more titles. She lives on a Yorkshire smallholding which she shares with her husband, three girls and an assortment of unruly animals.