The Mango:A Global History

Researchers and writers Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman present in "Mango: A Global History" (published under the food history series by the Kalima Translation Project at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre) a fascinating cultural and historical study probing the fruit nurtured in Asian myths and crowned as the "king of fruits." The book narrates the fragrance- and travel-filled story of the mango, starting from its wild emergence in the Indian subcontinent and its association with religious rituals, kings, and emperors, through its transition via trade routes and seas thanks to travelers and merchants, to its cultivation across various continents and transformation into an indispensable element in delicious global dishes and desserts. Through a dramatic and accessible style blending botanical anthropology with literary heritage, the authors illustrate how this royal fruit successfully conquered the world's consciousness and tables.

Because it opens the gates of eastern and global history for the mango, simplifying how a sacred tree in India turned into a daily delight on humanity's tables.

For food history and tropical culinary enthusiasts, cultural anthropology researchers, and anyone passionate about discovering the secrets and stories hidden behind nature's enchanting fruits.