The Pecan (book)

In The Pecan, acclaimed writer and historian James McWilliams explores the history of America’s most important commercial nut. It tells the fascinating story of how native pecan trees fed American’s for thousands of years until the nut was improved a little more than a century ago and why that rapid domestication actually threatens the pecan’s long-term future. This lively history suggests why the pecan deserves to be recognized as a true American heirloom. 178 pages.