The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the
iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people. Archie Miles
explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the
tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still
speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is
its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while
the oak's role in myth, art and literature took root in early
civilisation and remains a rich imaginative resource. Included are:
-Profiles of fifty of the most famous oaks in Britain with
remarkable facts, stories and historic associations. -An
examination of the disease, management and conservation issues
facing oaks now and in the future. -Stunning photography
complemented by a rich vein of archive material, much of which is
published for the first time since the nineteenth century. Praise
for Archie Miles: Silva has to be one of the best country books of
the year, combining the opulent quality of a coffee-table book with
the depth of information of a reference work. Country Life.
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