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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Fred Hageneder is chairman of the tree protection organization The Friends of the Trees and a leading figure in the campaign to save the endangered yew trees in his native United Kingdom.
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Beautiful Images, Interesting Information,
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"The Meaning of Trees" is a truely beautiful and interesting work, especially for nature-loving folks like myself. The presentation of information is visually very appealing, as well as mentally stimulating. The book discusses and shares breath-taking photos of almost 60 different species of trees, and dispenses information on each from general characteristics, information and history, to practical uses, natural healing, culture/myth/symbolism, and more. A valuable and attractive addition to anyone's library!
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This book was more than I had hoped for. The photographs are
wonderful and the folklore and history of the trees is fascinating. I also liked the fact that there was a diverse representation of trees from the common to the exotic.
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Excellent and beautiful book overall - great photos, well-written and the organization is really nice. A must for any tree and nature lovers!
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Trees and humankind have always had a symbiotic relationship. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Natural Healing, Astrological Association, Historical Spotlight, Divine Associations, North America, Tree of Life, World Tree, Asia Minor, Middle Ages, Near East, Great Goddess, British Isles, New Zealand, Sun Dance, The Bach Flower Remedy, White Goddess, United States, Great Mother, Great Spirit, Green Man, Lord of the Forest, Spring Equinox, North Island, Tane Mahuta, Bodh Gaya New!
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Natural Healing, Astrological Association, Historical Spotlight, Divine Associations, North America, Tree of Life, World Tree, Asia Minor, Middle Ages, Near East, Great Goddess, British Isles, New Zealand, Sun Dance, The Bach Flower Remedy, White Goddess, United States, Great Mother, Great Spirit, Green Man, Lord of the Forest, Spring Equinox, North Island, Tane Mahuta, Bodh Gaya New!
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- Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend by Miranda J. Green in Back Matter
- North American Trees: National Aud Society (National Audubon Society Collection Series) by Barbara Burn in Back Matter
- Trees and Shrubs (Hearst Garden Guides) by William Thomas in Back Matter
- Liquid Sunshine by Jan Kusmirek in Back Matter
- Vegetable Oils by Jan Kusmirek in Back Matter
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