The Botanist and the Vintner Image close
The Botanist and the Vintner by Christy Campbell
The Botanist and the Vintner by Christy Campbell
Show Hide Adult Content
The Botanist and the Vintner close

Non-Fiction Books:

Home  
Books  
Non-Fiction  
Humanities  
History  
World history  
World history: c 1750 to c 1900

The Botanist and the Vintner

How Wine Was Saved for the World
Click to share your rating 0 ratings (0.0/5.0 average) Thanks for your vote!

By:

Format:

Paperback / softback
$38.00
Available from supplier

The item is brand new and in-stock with one of our preferred suppliers. The item will ship from a Mighty Ape warehouse within the timeframe shown.

Usually ships in 3-4 weeks
0 in Trolley
Free Delivery with Primate
Join Now

Free 14 day free trial, cancel anytime.

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

Afterpay is available on orders $100 to $2000 Learn more

6 weekly interest-free payments of $6.33 with Laybuy Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

  • Around 11-21 June using International Courier

Description

In the mid-1860s, grapevines in southeastern France inexplicably began to wither and die. Jules-Émile Planchon, a botanist from Montpellier, was sent to investigate. He discovered that the vine roots were covered in microscopic yellow insects. What they were and where they had come from was a mystery. The infestation advanced with the relentlessness of an invading army and within a few years had spread across Europe, from Portugal to the Crimea. The wine industry was on the brink of disaster. The French government offered a prize of three hundred thousand gold francs for a remedy. Planchon believed he had the answer and set out to prove it. Gripping and intoxicating, The Botanist and the Vintner brings to life one of the most significant, though little-known, events in the history of wine.

Author Biography:

CHRISTY CAMPBELL is a British writer and journalist. He has written for the Telegraph since 1990. The Botanist and the Vintner won the 2005 Glenfiddich Food and Drink Award.
Release date NZ
April 1st, 2006
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
344
Dimensions
132x205x26
ISBN-13
9781565125285
Product ID
7504355

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here

Explore more by Christy Campbell

See all books by this author

Fenian Fire by Christy Campbell
$41.00
Fenian Fire
by Christy Campbell ~ Paperback / softback
Available - Usually ships in 3-4 weeks
Phylloxera by Christy Campbell
$35.00
Phylloxera
by Christy Campbell ~ Paperback / softback
Available - Usually ships in 3-4 weeks

Recommended for you

Recommended from your browsing history

Help & options

Filed under...

Books >
Non-Fiction >
Humanities >
History >
World history >
World history: c 1750 to c 1900
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Humanities >
History
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Maths & Science >
Science: general issues >
History of science
Books >
Cooking, Food & Wine
Books >
Cooking, Food & Wine >
Beverages >
Alcoholic beverages