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Also by Fred Hageneder:

The Meaning of Trees, August 2005
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THE MEANING OF TREES
By: Fred Hageneder

Botany, History, Healing, Lore

Chronicle Books
August 2005
On Sale: August 18, 2005
224 pages
ISBN: 081184823X
EAN: 9780811848237
Paperback
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Non-Fiction

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.

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