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The Meaning of Trees: Botany, History, Healing, Lore

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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!

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.

Excellent and beautiful book overall - great photos, well-written and the organization is really nice. A must for any tree and nature lovers!

This is a wonderful tree book.Yet,the purpose of a large coffee table book,is to show off the pictures.The photos are dull and grainy.The subjects of the photos are prime objects of interest.But,the poor lighting and fuzziness of the photos hinders the book.Maybe it was a publishing defect,that was not detected during the first press-run.The information about global and pinery trees is worth getting the book anyway.Anyone who enjoys reading about trees and perhaps becoming an arborist,would be pleased with this woodland book.Regardless of the shadowy obscurant photos within.I can only recommend reading it for the wealth of dendritic information.

From naturalist to poet, old and young alike will enjoy and benefit from this excellent book with its exquisite photographs and informative text.

As a landscape architect and contractor, I pruchased this book to add to my collection on my favorite topic. We also own a tree farm in Geneva, FL and growing trees is my passion. Our older trees have character and a sprituality found in few other forms of nature. I continue to enjoy reading and look at pictures in this book. Thanks so much!

Nice photos and good discriptions of trees. The accompaning mythological lore is quite interesting also. A substantial, weighty and high quality book in terms of print and paper quality also. A very nice coffee table volume. Recommended for tree lovers and mythology fans.

I love trees and this book is my favorite on the subject. The photos are excellent and the information is broad with not too much detail while covering a wide variety of trees. I use this book often in my writing where medicinal, symbolic, or mythological information is appropriate. "The Meaning of Trees" sits on my desk where it is a ready reference. Sometimes I just like to reflect on the embiance of a particular tree. My only complaint is that the trees aren't alphabetically arranged, which slows down a quick reference. However, the table of contents is clear and easy to read.

Excellent book for those who appreciate trees; I love the mythology & lore given as well as the beautiful photographs of trees all over the world.

Such great information on all the trees. I especially like how healing proporties and myths are listed for each tree along with all the information about the trees.