The Story Of The Banana (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165649204)

The Story of the Banana is a historical book published in 1922 by the United Fruit Company. The book tells the fascinating story of the banana, from its origins in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia to its global popularity as a beloved fruit. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the banana's history. The first chapter explores the plant's natural habitat and the various species of bananas that exist in the wild. The subsequent chapters delve into the banana's cultivation, transportation, and marketing, tracing the fruit's journey from the fields of Central America to the dining tables of Europe and America. Throughout the book, the United Fruit Company provides detailed information on the banana industry, including the challenges of growing and harvesting bananas, the logistics of transporting them across long distances, and the various marketing strategies used to promote the fruit. The company also highlights the important role that bananas played in the economies of countries like Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala, where the fruit was a major export crop. The Story of the Banana is a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the world's most beloved fruits. It offers readers a comprehensive overview of the banana industry, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a global commodity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, international trade, or the natural world.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.

Author: United Fruit Company
ISBN-10: 1165649209
ISBN-13: 9781165649204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.12d