Short History of Pear
Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated and
beloved fruits. In 5,000 B.C., Feng Li, a Chinese diplomat, abandoned his
responsibilities when he became consumed by grafting peaches, almonds,
persimmons, pears and apples as a commercial venture. In The Odyssey, the Greek
poet laureate Homer lauds pears as a "gift of the gods." Pomona,
goddess of fruit, was a cherished member of the Roman Pantheon and Roman
farmers documented extensive pear growing and grafting techniques. Thanks to
their versatility and long storage life, pears were a valuable and much-desired
commodity among the trading routes of the ancient world. Evident in the works
of Renaissance Masters, pears have long been an elegant still-life muse for
artists. In the 17th century a great flourishing of modern pear variety
cultivation began taking place in Europe. And in popular culture, the pear tree
was immortalized alongside a partridge in the 18th-century Christmas carol, The
Twelve Days of Christmas.
Posted by Star
Star, I love pears! Great and interesting story. It's well developed.
ResponderEliminar-Diego Frías