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From the Publisher
Praise for The Story of Trees
“Wonderful stories and in-depth information you will normally never find in books about trees.”
Piet Oudolf, Landscape Designer and creator of the planting design for New York’s High Line
“Entwining fascinating facts about 100 trees with inspiring stories of their importance to ancient civilizations, trade, religious and pagan beliefs, wellbeing and medicinal uses over the ages, this delightful and well-researched book provokes curiosity on every page.”
Dr. Alexandra Wagstaffe, Eden Project Learning
A visual journey through gorgeous trees such as
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Date Palm
- American Sweetgum
- Banyan
- Wild Cherry
- Chinese Plum
- Sweet Orange
- Common Juniper
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Learn about trees that have had a profound effect on the planet and humankindIncluding their religious, political, and cultural significance in history and in the present. |
A collaboration between tree expertsKevin Hobbs is a professional grower and plantsman with over 30 years' experience in the horticulture industry. He was Head of Research and Development at world-renowned Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire, UK. David West runs his own nursery business, specializing in the commercial production of rare trees, and he runs a mail order nursery, PlantsToPlant.com. |
Over 200 beautiful, and botanically accurate, illustrations by Thibaud HeremRenowned French illustrator and longtime Laurence King collaborator Thibaud Herem lends his signature style to hundreds of illustrations. |
An original and informative presentation of 100 international tree species"[The Story of Trees] is about our relationship with some of the world’s most important trees, both on a local scale and globally. With so many trees to choose from, we have endeavoured to feature those that have been, and in most cases continue to be, of cultural and practical value to humankind.” - From the introduction of The Story of Trees |
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