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Title:
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Feijoa |
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Authors:
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Evans, Kate |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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286 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Moa Press |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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From its origins in Uruguay and Brazil, through to New Zealand backyards, the feijoa has come a long way. This unassuming plant and its aromatic fruit underpin a fascinating journey of exploration that weaves together history, politics, science and culture. Part memoir, travelogue and science reporting, there is something for everyone in this comprehensive expose of what is affectionately known as the 'people's fruit'.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"This is an uplifting, entertaining and informative book about feijoas and their relationship to people".
"What makes the book compelling is how it balances intimate, almost whimsical anecdotes with serious reflection".
"It is a light, entertaining and well-written account of the writer's love affair with feijoas. It is packed full of personal family anecdotes and historical facts".
"Feijoa! As a Kiwi, you either love them or hate them - there's no wittering in between. Either way, you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. I mean, you can't get anymore Kiwi than feijoas...or can you?"
"Whether you're in it for the nostalgia, the history, or just to figure out why this green oddity means so much to so many, it's a read that'll stay with you - feijoa fan or not".
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Biography, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Environmental, Food, Political, Science & Technology, Travel, New Zealand Interest, Just Added, 2026 Titles |
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Reviews
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By: WELL 047
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2026-03-07 12:28:07 |
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A wide range of views - some loved it, much like feijoas! |
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