The Museum of the Wood Age

A refreshing paean to the power of both nature and human ingenuity * History Revealed *‘The Museum of the Wood Age really does achieve something different…Both Max Adam’s wealth of experience - as archeologist and craftsman - and his passion are irresistible.’ * TLS *

PRAISE FOR MAX ADAMS: “Adams’ enthusiasm is beguiling, his knowledge as bountiful as a beech-mast, and his appreciation of the utility of trees is a pointer to a better world” - The Times“This book is a celebration of the plant from which it is made” - i, on The Wisdom of Trees “An elegant book packed with information… Adams is a true woodsman so speaks with authority” - Country Life, on The Wisdom of Trees“Gripping, hugely enjoyable and deeply scholarly”

Max Adams is a writer, archaeologist and woodsman whose work explores themes of landscape, knowledge and human connectedness with the earth. He is the author of Admiral Collingwood, Aelfred’s Britain, Trees of Life, the bestselling The King in the North, In the Land of Giants and The First Kingdom. He has lived and worked in the North East of England since 1993.