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The World Atlas of Honey

by C. Marina Marchese
Univ. of California. Oct. 2024. 272p. ISBN 9780520397705. $35. REF
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Beekeeper Marchese (founder, American Honey Tasting Society; Honey for Dummies) is the first U.S. citizen to be accepted as a member of the Italian National Register of Experts in the Analysis of Honey; she’s also an official instructor for the organization. In this beautifully illustrated work, she whisks readers away on a journey through beehives across the world, with stops in over 80 countries. Both a reference work and an instructive text, the book gives readers an overview of each locale’s honeybee species, major or unique botanical sources of pollen, and topographical features. There are also explanations about how weather and historical events have affected honey making and gathering, along with detailed descriptions of the different types, colors, tastes, and health values of honey.
VERDICT The writing assumes some scholarly knowledge, so readers may need a thesaurus at times, but the creative and descriptive terms will appeal to most readers. The photography and layout of the book make this work absolutely fascinating.
Reviewed by Steve Dixon , Dec 01, 2024
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