The Greenwood trees - History, folklore and virtues of Britain's trees (Paperback)

Marking the 800th anniversary of the Forest Charter, award-winning botanical artist Christina Hart-Davies celebrates our long relationship with trees. Since pre-historic times they have provided us with shelter, fuel, medicine, food and even the air we breathe. They have tanned leather, dyed cloth and made everything from cathedrals to clothes-pegs. We have told stories about them, admired their magnificent beauty and woven them into our spiritual lives. Following A Wild Plant Year, which recorded the folklore and cultural history of our native wildflowers, in The Greenwood Trees Christina looks at the history, folklore and virtues of our native trees - and a few well-known introductions too - all illustrated with her exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings. We have relied on trees throughout our history. We still do, and we always will. Touch wood. * Which tree provides a talisman supposed to protect against lightning? * Which firewood burns best, even when green? * Which tree should you plant by the dairy and the privy to deter flies?

General

Imprint:	Two Rivers Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2018
Authors:	Christina Hart-Davis
Dimensions:	200 x 200 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	84
ISBN-13:	978-1-909747-40-1
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General
LSN:	1-909747-40-8
Barcode:	9781909747401

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