The Meaning of Trees: Botany - History - Healing - Love
Hageneder, Fred
ISBN 10: 0811848981 ISBN 13: 9780811848985
Published by Chronicle Books, 2005
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The tree is beloved as Mother Nature's visible symbol of power and grace. The Meaning of Trees is a beautiful celebration of their lore and spirit, botany and history. Genera from aspen to willow are captured in 70 dramatic photographs that illustrate their brilliant seasonal transformations. Featuring 50 different types of tree, this informative compendium describes each by way of botanical qualities; medicinal uses for their leaves, bark, and wood; cultural symbolism; magical associations; and so much more. Fascinating facts abound: the Druids believed that only the wood of the yew tree was fit to make wands; a Ukrainian tonic of birch leaves contains the same healing properties as aspirin. A visually stunning and engaging guide, The Meaning of Trees is a fitting tribute to this most majestic of natural wonders.
About the Author: Fred Hageneder is chairman of the tree protection organization The Friends of the Trees and a leading figure in the campaign to save the endangered yew trees in his native United Kingdom.
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Title: The Meaning of Trees: Botany - History - ...
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good