Pine

Laura Mason (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

216 Seiten

2013
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
9781780231013 (ISBN)

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In this book, Laura Mason describes how pine trees have inspired artists, writers, film-makers and photographers throughout history, particularly in the East where they symbolize wisdom and longevity.

Pine trees, admired for their resilience, have been the subjects of artists for centuries. Their symbolic significance spans cultures and time, from classical worshippers of Bacchus to symbolizing wisdom and longevity in China and Japan, to inspiring the establishment of national parks in North America. The natural history of pines showcases their ability to thrive in challenging environments, fascinating scientists. Their resin provided adhesives, waterproofing agents and medicines, while their wood is ubiquitous in buildings, furniture, and paper pulp. Their cones fascinate with intricate shapes and offer pine nuts for both animals and humans. Pine explores the rich inspiration and practical uses of these rugged, aromatic trees.

Laura Mason was a food historian and writer with a special interest in British foods and food customs. Her books include Sugar Plums and Sherbet (2003), Pine (Reaktion, 2013) and several recipe books for the National Trust, and she also contributed to The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets (2015).

Reihe/Serie	Botanical
Zusatzinfo	101 illustrations, 82 in colour
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 138 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
ISBN-13	9781780231013 / 9781780231013
Zustand	Neuware