A cornucopia of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved native trees, this book weaves together their rich history, folklore and traditions.

This lovely book will enable the reader to identify Britain's trees and enjoy reading the rich folklore and traditions connected with them. From hawthorn to holly, from beech to blackthorn, each of Britain's 40 or so native trees are illustrated and a text weaves together the fascinating natural history, folklore, traditions, and remedies connected with them. The stories of some of Britain's oldest and most beloved trees, some dating back thousands of years, are included too. As well as a fascinating book to dip into, the illustrations mean it also functions as a handy identification guide.

About the Author

Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in Argyll. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

Reviews

'This light but interesting work makes a useful companion to more formal identification titles.'

* The English Garden *



Book Information
ISBN 9781911358862
Author Jo Woolf
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint National Trust Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 142mm * 25mm