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Stafford, Fiona J,
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Trees -- Symbolic aspects.
Trees -- Psychological aspects.
Trees -- Environmental aspects.
Trees in art.
Trees in literature.
Trees -- Varieties.
Trees -- Health.
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Stafford, Fiona J,
Trees -- Symbolic aspects.
Trees -- Psychological aspects.
Trees -- Environmental aspects.
Trees in art.
Trees in literature.
Trees -- Varieties.
Trees -- Health.
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The long, long life of trees /
Fiona
Stafford
.
by
Stafford
,
Fiona
J
,
Yale University Press, [2016]
Call #:
582.16 S779L
Subjects
Trees -- Symbolic aspects.
Trees -- Psychological aspects.
Trees -- Environmental aspects.
Trees in art.
Trees in literature.
Trees -- Varieties.
Trees -- Health.
ISBN:
9780300207330 (hc.)
Description:
287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-279) and index.
Contents:
Buds, Bark and a Golden Bough.
Yew -- Cherry -- Rowan -- Olive -- Cypress -- Oak -- Ash -- Poplar -- Holly -- Sycamore -- Birch -- Horse Chestnut -- Elm -- Willow -- Hawthorn -- Pine -- Apple.
Summary:
"Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with trees has many dimensions beyond mere practicality. Trees are so entwined with human experience that diverse species have inspired their own stories, myths, songs, poems, paintings, and spiritual meanings. Some have achieved status as religious, cultural, or national symbols.
Fiona
Stafford
offers intimate, detailed explorations of seventeen common trees, from ash and apple to pine, oak, cypress, and willow. She pays homage to particular trees, such as the fabled Ankerwyke Yew, under which Henry VIII courted Anne Boleyn, and the spectacular cherry trees of Washington, D.C.
Stafford
discusses practical uses of wood past and present, tree diseases and environmental threats, and trees' potential contributions toward slowing global climate change. Brimming with unusual topics and intriguing facts, this book celebrates trees and their long, long lives as our inspiring and beloved natural companions"--Provided by publisher.
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