02771nam 22004335 450 991079853940332120230717192704.00-300-22219-X10.12987/9780300222197(CKB)3710000000768665(DE-B1597)540301(DE-B1597)9780300222197(MiAaPQ)EBC4612469(OCoLC)954285345(EXLCZ)99371000000076866520200229h20162016 fg 0engur||#||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Long, Long Life of Trees /Fiona StaffordNew Haven, CT :Yale University Press,[2016]©20161 online resource (288 p.) 60 b&w0-300-20733-6 Front matter --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 --Roots and Branches --Index --Illustration CreditsA lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings 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. In this beautifully illustrated volume Fiona Stafford offers intimate, detailed explorations of seventeen common trees, from ash and apple to pine, oak, cypress, and willow. The author also 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.TreesGreat BritainTrees582.160941NAT034000SOC005000GAR024000SCI073000bisacshStafford Fiona J.authttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut971879DE-B1597DE-B1597BOOK9910798539403321The Long, Long Life of Trees3820986UNINA