""The Fig: Its History, Culture, and Curing"" is a comprehensive guide to the fig fruit, authored by Gustav Eisen and first published in 1901. This book delves into the history and cultural significance of the fig, tracing its origins from ancient times to its cultivation in modern times. Eisen also provides detailed instructions on the proper cultivation and curing of figs, as well as information on the various varieties of figs and their respective characteristics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, cultivation, and consumption of this delicious and nutritious fruit.With A Descriptive Catalogue Of The Known Varieties Of Figs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.