Spices (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry N. Ridley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656681047 ISBN 13: 9780656681044

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Explore the world of spices from seed to shelf—how they’re grown, traded, and used.

This handbook offers a thorough, practical look at many spices, including cinnamon, calamus, and cloves, with a focus on cultivation, processing, and everyday applications. Rich with historical notes and modern guidance, it helps readers understand where spices come from and how they reach kitchens and markets around the world.

The book combines plant-by-plant details with useful tables and real-world insights. It covers growing conditions, propagation, harvesting, drying, and the many forms spices take in commerce. You’ll also find notes on oil extraction, quality factors, and how different regions influence flavor and value. The text situates spice knowledge within the broader context of trade, production costs, and measurement systems used in tropical regions, making it a handy reference for students, growers, and curious readers alike.

Learn how specific spices are cultivated, including soil, shade, and planting practices, plus common pests and remedies.
Understand processing steps like peeling, cutting, and turning bark or rhizomes into chips or oils.
See how spice quantities, weights, and land plots are measured and calculated for farming and export.
Access a practical look at uses, flavors, and the role of spices in food, medicine, and industry.

Ideal for readers interested in botany, agriculture, or the global spice trade, and for anyone who wants a solid, accessible reference on how spices reach our tables.

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