by ThomasPakenham (Author)
With this astonishing collection of tree portraits,Thomas Pakenham has produced a new kind of tree book.The arrangement owes nothing to conventional botany. The trees are grouped according to their characteristics:Natives,Travellers, Shrines,Fantasies and survivors Roughly half consist of ancient native trees:
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: W&N
Published: 28 Oct 1996
ISBN 10: 0297832557
ISBN 13: 9780297832553
Book Overview: * A new type of book about trees that will appeal to both tree and history fans.* Interactive, accessible approach. * Big name author expounds his greatest love. * Lavish layers of illustrations ranging from modern photographs to ancient prints and maps.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Natural World Book of the Year 1997 and BP Natural World Book Prize 1997.