Britain's Tree Story: The History and Legends of Britain's Ancient Trees - Couverture rigide

Hight, Julian; National Trust Books

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1907892206 ISBN 13 : 9781907892202

Editeur : National Trust Books, 2011

Synopsis

A lavishly illustrated tribute to Britain's oldest, largest and most famous trees told through legends, history and literature. Trees have always inspired awe and wonder and some of our ancient trees have been standing for over a thousand years. In this fascinating and lovingly researched book the author selects the most interesting of them and compares archive photographs and engravings with contemporary colour photographs. They include the legendary Royal Oak that King Charles I hid in while being chased by Roundhead troops and The Betty Kenny yew tree that is believed to have inspired the nursery rhyme 'Rock a bye baby'. There is a gazetteer of where to see all the trees, including in various National Trust properties.

 

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À propos de l'auteur

Julian Hight trained as a graphic designer and musician but his interest in trees started at a young age when he was often taken to Windsor Great Park as a child. He has worked all his life in book publishing and is currently Design Manager at Francis Frith Collection. Julian is an active member of the Woodland Trust. 

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A lavishly illustrated tribute to Britain's oldest, largest and most famous trees told through legends, history and literature. Trees have always inspired awe and wonder and some of our ancient trees have been standing for over a thousand years. In this fascinating and lovingly researched book the author selects the most interesting of them and compares archive photographs and engravings with contemporary colour photographs. Some of the trees featured have changed drastically over the centuries, while others seem to have hardly changed at all. Each tree has its own distinct shape and character which it carries through its lifetime. Many of the trees in Britain's Tree Story are still standing and there is a gazetteer of where to see them, including in various National Trust properties. Britain's Tree Story is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated celebration of Britain's trees and the intriguing legends and stories that surround them. Ancient trees are a living link to our past and they often provide a fragile constant in an ever-changing world. This is their story, but in equal measure it is also ours.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Trust Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1907892206
• ISBN 13: 9781907892202
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible