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About Fran Francesca Beauman grew up in London, studied History at Cambridge, and began her career as the host and writer of a number of television shows for BBC1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. She is the author of seven books, including a history of the pineapple and a history of personal ads; she remains the world’s leading expert on both these ...
Francesca Beauman (born 12 April 1977) is a writer, historian, and television presenter living in both London, England, and Los Angeles, California . Education. Beauman grew up in Hampstead, London, and studied at the University of Cambridge, graduating with a first class degree in history.
The pineapple’s 500-year recorded history leads first-time author Fran Beauman to explore linguistics, social and economic history, colonialism, the industrial revolution, stone masonry, gardening technology and much more…Beauman jauntily rides the pineapple on through history.” – Financial Times
Writer, historian and bookseller Francesca Beauman provides over 300 suggestions of what to read when and each book is pitched with passion from The Count of Monte Cristo to snuggle up with on long winter nights to My Brilliant Friend on the beach in high summer to Diary of A Provincial Lady to get you through a family Christmas.
Francesca Beauman. Random House, Feb 22, 2011 - History - 352 pages. This enchanting, juicy history takes us from the pineapple's origins in the Amazon rainforests to its first tasting by...
Fran Beauman. The Pineapple: King of Fruits Paperback – 2 Nov. 2006. by Francesca Beauman (Author) 4.3 13 ratings. See all formats and editions. This enchanting, juicy history takes us from the pineapple's origins in the Amazon rainforests to its first tasting by Columbus in Guadeloupe and its starring role on the royal dinner tables of Europe.
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22 feb 2011 · Francesca Beauman. Buy from… Amazon Apple Books Google Play Kobo Booktopia eBooks.com. A brilliant and delicious history for all to devour... This enchanting, juicy history takes us from the pineapple's origins in the Amazon rainforests to its first tasting by Columbus in Guadeloupe and its starring role on the royal dinner tables of Europe.
