The Story of Trees
and how they changed the way we live
$77.39
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2020
Summary
A Visual Journey Through the World 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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786275226 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786275228 |
| Author: | Kevin Hobbs, David West |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2020 |
| Weight: | 984g |
| Dimensions: | 257mm x 190mm |
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Critics Review
“A fascinating book on just how trees have changed the way we live.” – - Sunday Express“An engaging, digestible take on the tree anthology; drawing together arboreal histories, attractive illustrations and a few surprises along the way.” – - Gardens Illustrated“Well researched and full off interesting facts and figures linking history, folklore, economics and horticulture (…) a fascinating and attractive read.” – - RHS The Plant Review
About The Author
Kevin Hobbs
Kevin 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.
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