Michigan Apples: History & Tradition

Name: Michigan Apples: History & Tradition
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ISBN: 9781626194847

✍️ Kegerreis, Sharon

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🏛 History Press 📅 2015 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781626194847

📝 Description: Michigan Apples: History & Tradition

"French Jesuit missionaries planted apple seeds in the Michigan wilderness more than a century before the travels of Johnny Appleseed. Seedlings grew into giant fruit-bearing trees that provided tangy apples to pioneers who followed. As the Detroit settlement grew, grafted apple trees were planted. By the late 1700s, orchards that bloomed with Fameuse, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Pomme Gris and Detroit Red rivaled those of New England, and even President Thomas Jefferson received scions of Detroit trees to plant at his Monticello estate. Today, 850 farms boast over nine million apple trees. Sample the seasons of Michigan's apple history with author Sharon Kegerreis, from early settlements to today's vibrant industry."-- From back cover.

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This title functions primarily as a regional historical survey rather than a practical culinary guide. While it offers fascinating insights into Michigan's apple heritage, it lacks the depth expected by serious food historians or the utility desired by bakers and chefs. It does not suit readers seeking recipes, detailed cultivation techniques, or comprehensive nutritional analysis. The scope is limited to historical milestones and industry statistics, making it a niche read for local history enthusiasts. Those expecting a broad cultural critique of American agriculture may find the focus too narrow. However, for those specifically invested in Michigan's agricultural identity, it provides a concise overview of how the state became an apple powerhouse.

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Eatbook Family editorial team

This title functions primarily as a regional historical survey rather than a practical culinary guide. While it offers fascinating insights into Michigan's apple heritage, it lacks the depth expected by serious food historians or the utility desired by bakers and chefs. It does not suit readers seeking recipes, detailed cultivation techniques, or comprehensive nutritional analysis. The scope is limited to historical milestones and industry statistics, making it a niche read for local history enthusiasts. Those expecting a broad cultural critique of American agriculture may find the focus too narrow. However, for those specifically invested in Michigan's agricultural identity, it provides a concise overview of how the state became an apple powerhouse.