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Botany, History, Healing, Lore
Chronicle Books
August 2005
On Sale: August 18, 2005
224 pages
ISBN: 081184823X
EAN: 9780811848237
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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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