Ancient trees : trees that live for a thousand years
Parker, Edward, 1961-2012
Book
A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the grand Oaks of Europe and mighty Redwoods of California to Africa's 'upside-down' Baobab tree, and from the Ginkgos of China and Korea to the Olive tree, the worldwide symbol of peace. Ancient Trees covers those species of tree that have lived for more than a thousand years: the Redwood, Bristlecone pine, Montezuma Cypress, the Monkey Puzzle, Amazonian Ancients, Yew, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Lime, Olive, Welwitschia, the Baobab, Kauri, Totara, Antarctic Beech, the Fig, Cedar, and Ginkgo. Anna Lewington, the well-known writer on all things botanical, and leading wildlife photographer Edward Parker provide an illuminating and visually striking history of each tree species, including where the long-living species can still be found, the tree's botanical details, and its mythical associations.
Main title:
Ancient trees : trees that live for a thousand years / Edward Parker & Anna Lewington.
Imprint:
London : Batsford, c2012.
Collation:
224 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography p. 218-220.
ISBN:
9781849940580
Dewey class:
582.16
Language:
English
BRN:
61383
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 582.16 PARK | Available |