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| The new book by the historian and chronicler of the city, Juan Cánovas Mulero, entitled "Los Huertos de Totana, a seductive environment where the orange blossom nests" is presented | The mayor, Juan José Cánovas, and the councilor for Culture, Verónica Carricondo, have presented, in the plenary hall, the new book by the historian and chronicler of the city, Juan Cánovas Mulero, entitled “Los Huertos de Totana, un seductor surroundings where the orange blossom nests ”, a work that was scheduled to be presented in society on the weekend that the state of alarm was decreed as a result of the epidemic by COVID-16, and which is coming to light today.The work, whose cover illustrates a work by the duo of painters "Muher", addresses this emblematic environment of the municipality from different perspectives of analysis, such as agricultural activity, irrigation and water distribution infrastructure, fruit production and other related aspects.

with the cultivation and export of the orange, the buildings in this area, among others.In addition, this work of great historical and customs interest also addresses the most relevant or unique constructions in this area, as well as its connection with lineages and family properties.The prologue is in charge of Francisca Muñoz and Manuel Herrera (Muher); and reflects, with attractive illustrations and the documentary rigor that characterizes its author, through its 208 pages, the historical evolution of this area of ??Totana since the second half of the 18th century.The book also represents an admirable study of the legacy carried out by people who, throughout this time, contributed to stamp an imprint from the architectural, business, economic, ethnographic and cultural spheres of what was and is today this emblematic and privileged space in the municipality of Totana.

 400 copies of high bibliographic quality have been published of the work, and can be purchased at the usual bookstores and points of sale in Totana; and it stages a recognition of affection for this land and its people, who with great effort and tenacity, turned this barren environment into a privileged place and one of environmental, social and cultural reference.This is a project that has had the collaboration of the Totana City Council, the Irrigation Community of Totana, COATO and the companies ETOSA, Totana Urban Services, La Venta la Rata Eventos, Construcciones Palomares, Metamediación Correduría de Seguros, TTCamper and Gráficas Hermanos Rosemary.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Totana / Totana.com