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Highlights
- "Wonderful stories and in-depth information you will normally never find in books about trees.
- About the Author: David West runs his own nursery business, specializing in the commercial production of rare trees, and he runs a mail order nursery, PlantsToPlant.com.
- 216 Pages
- Nature, Plants
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Book Synopsis
"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 The Story of Trees takes the reader on a visual journey from some of the earliest known tree species on our planet to the latest fruit cultivars. The chosen trees have all had a profound effect on the planet and humankind. Starting with the Ginkgo Biloba, fossils of which date back 270 million years, we learn about how trees came to be integral to the development of our species, and how specific trees have become important religious, political, and cultural symbols. With beautiful illustrations by Thibaud Herem and fascinating botanical facts and figures, this book will appeal to tree lovers from all over the world. "Within these pages, we hope to inform and inspire those who already have a love of trees, as well as those who otherwise may have taken them for granted. The Story of Treesis our story, but also that of our ancestors. It 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 endeavored 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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A beautifully illustrated coffee-table book shares the histories behind the world's most beloved evergreen, fruit, and hardwood trees. Just one example: Long before the battle over peach-state dominance between South Carolina and Georgia, peach trees grew in the Mediterranean and in China an astonishing 2.5 million years ago. Garden & Gun
About the Author
David West runs his own nursery business, specializing in the commercial production of rare trees, and he runs a mail order nursery, PlantsToPlant.com. Kevin Hobbs is a professional grower and plantsman with over 30 years' experience in the horticulture industry. He is Head of Research and Development at world-renowned Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire, UK.Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 7.6 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Plants
Publisher: Laurence King
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kevin Hobbs & David West
Language: English
Street Date: February 18, 2020
TCIN: 79354831
UPC: 9781786275226
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-5025
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Moonglotexas - 5 years ago
In reading Kevin Hobbs and David West’s “The Story of Trees”, I hoped to expand my knowledge of trees through better understanding each tree’s historical context. The back cover also suggested a visual experience which appealed.
Whilst the content on each tree is interesting, there was little in it I wasn’t already aware of and the only visual for each tree is an illustration. I would so have appreciated a photo as it’s hard to differentiate amongst so many from a creative interpretation. It is equally hard to appreciate the scale of each tree in relation to another. Perhaps I’ve read too much on what has become a favourite subject.
It is well researched and easy to read so if you are looking for a book to woo you into getting to know trees better, this may be one for you. It’s a three out of five on the enJOYment scale.