Britain's Trees

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Britain's Trees

A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature

Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Botany and plant sciences Mixed forest Broadleaf forest Boreal, coniferous forest Gardening: trees and shrubs Gardening with native plants Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest Local and family history, nostalgia

Author: Jo Woolf

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Language: English

Published by: National Trust Books

Published on: 1st April 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 16 Mb

ISBN: 9781911657170


Introduction

A cornucopia of some of Britain’s oldest and most beloved native trees, this book weaves together their rich history, folklore and traditions. This lovely book will enable the reader to identify Britain’s trees and enjoy reading the rich folklore and traditions connected with them.

Contents

From hawthorn to holly, from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain’s 40 or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them.

Highlights

The stories of some of Britain’s oldest and most beloved trees, some dating back thousands of years, are included too. As well as a fascinating book to dip into, the illustrations mean it also functions as a handy identification guide.

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