The Raisin Industry
A practical treatise on the raisin grapes, their history, culture and curingBy Gustavus A. Eisen
Length11h 3m
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In "The Raisin Industry," Gustavus A. Eisen offers an exhaustive exploration of the agricultural practices, economic frameworks, and cultural significance surrounding the raisin business in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Utilizing a blend of quantitative analysis and qualitative narrative, Eisen captures the evolution of raisin production, detailing the processes from cultivation to market. His literary style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a clear, accessible prose that brings the complex workings of the industry to life, while situating it within the broader culinary and economic history of America. Gustavus A. Eisen, a prominent figure in agricultural economics, drew upon his extensive background in horticulture and farming to craft this seminal work. His firsthand experiences in farming, combined with a keen scholarly perspective, illuminate the intricacies of the raisin industry. Eisen's insights stem from a deep-seated passion for agriculture and his commitment to showcasing the human stories interwoven with this vital sector, reflecting the socio-economic realities of his time. This book is a compelling read for historians, agricultural economists, and anyone interested in the intersections of food production and cultural history. Eisen'Äôs work not only sheds light on the raisin industry specifically but also offers broader lessons on agricultural practices, market dynamics, and the importance of understanding food history in contemporary contexts.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length11 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 20, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26SAN DIEGO AND EL CAJON.
2HISTORICAL.
27OTHER RAISIN DISTRICTS.
3RAISINS.
28CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, SOILS, LOCATION AND IRRIGATION.
4THE CURRANT.
29CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FAVORABLE AND UNFAVORABLE TO THE RAISIN INDUSTRY.
5MUSCATELS.
30SOILS.
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6DEHESA RAISINS.
31IRRIGATION.
7LEXIAS, OR LYE-DIPPED, AND OTHER RAISINS.
32THE RAISIN GRAPES.
8VARIOUS KINDS OF RAISINS.
33DISEASES AND INSECT PESTS.
9RAISIN DISTRICTS.
34POWDERY MILDEW OR UNCINULA.
10FOREIGN DISTRICTS.
35DOWNY MILDEW OR PERONOSPORA.
11RAISINS IN ANCIENT TIMES.
36THE VINE PLAGUE.
12MODERN RAISIN DISTRICTS.
37LEAF-HOPPER (Erythroneura comes).
13THE MALAGA DISTRICT.
38RED SPIDER.
14VALENCIA AND DENIA.
39CATERPILLARS.
15CORINTH AND CURRANTS.
40BLACK-KNOT.
16SMYRNA RAISINS.
41GRASSHOPPERS.
17ITALY AND ITALIAN RAISINS.
42THE RAISIN VINEYARD.
18CHILE AND HUASCO RAISINS.
43PLANTING.
19CALIFORNIA RAISIN DISTRICTS.
44PLOWING AND CULTIVATION.
20A GENERAL REVIEW.
45GRAFTING THE MUSCAT ON OTHER STOCKS.
21YOLO AND SOLANO.
46VARIOUS SUMMER WORK.
22NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
47PRUNING.
23FRESNO AND SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
48VARIOUS VINEYARD TOOLS.
24SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND RIVERSIDE.
49DRYING AND CURING.
25ORANGE COUNTY AND SANTA ANA.
50CALIFORNIA SUN-DRIED RAISINS.: CALIFORNIA LYE-DIPPED RAISINS.
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