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Perhaps the world's most distinctive tree, ginkgo has remained
stubbornly unchanged for more than two hundred million years. A
living link to the age of dinosaurs, it survived the great ice ages
as a relic in China, but it earned its reprieve when people first
found it useful about a thousand years ago. Today ginkgo is beloved
for the elegance of its leaves, prized for its edible nuts, and
revered for its longevity. This engaging book tells the rich and
engaging story of a tree that people saved from extinction-a story
that offers hope for other botanical biographies that are still
being written. Inspired by the historic ginkgo that has thrived in
London's Kew Gardens since the 1760s, renowned botanist Peter Crane
explores the history of the ginkgo from its mysterious origin
through its proliferation, drastic decline, and ultimate
resurgence. Crane also highlights the cultural and social
significance of the ginkgo: its medicinal and nutritional uses, its
power as a source of artistic and religious inspiration, and its
importance as one of the world's most popular street trees. Readers
of this book will be drawn to the nearest ginkgo, where they can
experience firsthand the timeless beauty of the oldest tree on
Earth.
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