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Fascinating History of the American Date Palm,
By "azrong" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Date Palm: Bread of the Desert (Hardcover)
Ms Simon creates a vivid kaleidoscope of facts and artifacts on the date palm. She begins with the date's honored roles as shown in the Bible, the Koran, and archaeological sculptures then continues up to the arrival of the early date palms which were transplanted from Africa and the Middle East and ends with their propagation and development in the USA. Her expressive writing makes the reader feel part of the journey, tasting the fruit, melting in the desert heat, and thirsting for the next oasis. Many photos are priceless records of her father's journey while her artistic drawings capture the faithful details of the date palm. The reader will enjoy every one of the book's 158 pages and will find it hard to classify it as a botanical masterpiece, a breathtaking travelogue or a daughter's labor of love.
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The Date Palm: Bread of the Desert by Hilda Simon (Hardcover - 1978)
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