Britain's Trees
Britain's Trees
A treasury of traditions, superstitions , remedies and literature.
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. 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.
Author : Jo Woolf
Edition : National Trust, Hardback, 240 pages
ISBN : 9781911358862
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