Date Growing In The Old World And The New: With A Chapter On The Food Value Of The Date (1913)

""Date Growing In The Old World And The New: With A Chapter On The Food Value Of The Date"" is a book written by Paul Bowman Popenoe in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, cultivation, and uses of the date palm tree in various parts of the world. It covers the origins of date cultivation in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the spread of date palm cultivation to other parts of the world, including the Americas. The book also includes a chapter on the nutritional value of dates, highlighting their importance as a food source in arid regions. It discusses the various methods used to cultivate and harvest dates, as well as the challenges faced by date growers, such as pests and diseases. Overall, ""Date Growing In The Old World And The New"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultivation of date palms, as well as the nutritional benefits of dates. It provides a fascinating insight into the role of this ancient tree in human culture and agriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.