The Georgia Peach
Imprinted on license plates, glued on signboards, stamped on the tail side of the state quarter, and engraved on the state map, the peach is easily Georgia’s many noticeable symbol. Yet Prunus persica itself is surprisingly unusual in Georgia, and it has never been main to the southerly farming economic climate. Why, after that, have southerners – and Georgians in particular – clung to the fruit? The Georgia Peach: Culture, Agriculture, and also Atmosphere in the American South shows that the peach emerged as a sensible asset at a minute when the South was determined for a track record remodeling. This farming success made the fruit a long-lasting social symbol regardless of the raising difficulties of growing it. A savory contribution to the renaissance in food writing, The Georgia Peach will certainly be of fantastic interest to lovers of food, southern, environmental, country, and also agricultural background.
“Blessed with virtuosity, modesty, empathy, as well as discernment, Tom Okie is the ideal overview to a southern landscape where the power of environmental charm is inspiring along with overbearing.”
Jared Farmer, author of Trees in Heaven: A California Background
“Below is that uncommon book that delivers a lot more than it assures. Along with “culture, agriculture, as well as atmosphere,” Okie deftly incorporates race, science, technology, advertising as well as other national and international pressures right into a smooth interpretive synthesis, which subsequently, gives the background for a magnificently provided, tart-sweet human story richly evocative of the eponymous fruit of the title.’
James C. Cobb, College of Georgia
“This wonderful book will alter the means you think about your favored fuzzy fruit. Georgia’s most promoted crop was as much the item of southern politics and advertising as it was water, sunlight, and red Georgia clay. Covering delicious topics from agriculture as well as immigrant labor to race and ecological background, it aids us comprehend what we consume and also why we eat it. Do not miss a bite.”
Cindy Hahamovitch, College of Georgia
“Ty Cobb was nicknamed “The Georgia Peach”, and also like Cobb, Tom Okie’s book is crafty, fast, completely achieved, as well as maybe even a little hazardous. Unlike Cobb [however], The Georgia Peach likewise opens our eyes to both the ridiculousness as well as the appeal of people’ relationship with the environment.”
Aaron Sachs, Cornell College
‘… a brand-new book tracing the history of the Georgia peach serves as an enjoyable and informing evaluation of the state’s cultural evolution over the last 200 years as well as a guidebook for today’s policymakers. … broadened understanding moves like the juice of a fresh peach eaten in the shade of the tree it was selected from.’ The Newnan Times-Herald
‘Ever before question why they call Georgia the Peach State? Thomas Okie will inform you. … He recognizes why we extol it, marvel at it and also typically try to call 57 various roads in midtown Atlanta after the tasty fruit researchers call Prunus persica. Okie, a writer, chronicler as well as teacher at Kennesaw State University, tells exactly how everything came to be in his brand-new book …’ Costs Kirby, Augusta Chronicle
‘Kennesaw State College Aide Professor of History William Thomas Okie has composed a marvelously enjoyable and also useful book on the history of the peach crop in the South …’ Jim Morekis, Attach Savannah
‘Not merely concerning the farming of the fruit, what follows is a complex tale bordering Prunus persica that begins long previously this fruit and also the state of Georgia became connected in the minds of a nation. This history is, always, a tale that emulates wider themes of agriculture, organization, southerly politics, and also race as well as does not neglect the appeal and also mythology that borders this fruit. … There are many jobs regarding the background of peach growing however none such as this regarding Georgia. The work is suitable for organizations with programs in American or farming background or programs in agriculture or organization. It will certainly be especially important for all public and academic collections in Georgia. Summarizing: Recommended. Lower-division undergrads as well as above; faculty and general viewers.’ OPTION
‘This is a peach of a book … Okie’s capacity to weave diverse threads right into a systematic and also interesting whole makes it a version for other chroniclers to adhere to and also discusses why the book has gathered honors on several fronts.’ George B. Ellenberg, The American Historical Review
‘The cover of this publication makes me intend to consume [a peach], and will certainly make lots of people intend to review guide. Covers can and also do sell publications, as well as this publication needs to rightfully be judged by its cover: it is a phenomenal item of historical scholarship on a lot of levels.’ Sterling Evans, Venture & Society