Britain's Trees
A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Seiten
2020
National Trust Books (Verlag)
978-1-911358-86-2 (ISBN)
National Trust Books (Verlag)
978-1-911358-86-2 (ISBN)
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A cornucopia of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved native trees, this book weaves together their rich history, folklore and traditions.
This lovely book will enable the reader to identify Britain's trees and enjoy reading the rich folklore and traditions connected with them. From hawthorn to holly, from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain's 40 or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them. The stories of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved trees, some dating back thousands of years, are included too. As well as a fascinating book to dip into, the illustrations mean it also functions as a handy identification guide.
This lovely book will enable the reader to identify Britain's trees and enjoy reading the rich folklore and traditions connected with them. From hawthorn to holly, from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain's 40 or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them. The stories of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved trees, some dating back thousands of years, are included too. As well as a fascinating book to dip into, the illustrations mean it also functions as a handy identification guide.
Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in Argyll. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.04.2020 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 142 x 198 mm |
| Gewicht | 520 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-911358-86-3 / 1911358863 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-911358-86-2 / 9781911358862 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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