Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland?s Towns and Cities

Wood, Paul

ISBN 10: 0241502055 / ISBN 13: 9780241502051

Verlag: Particular Books, 2025

A near fine copy, illustrated. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 012885

Inhaltsangabe:

Discover the ultimate urban tree-spotter’s guide

The Rebel Tree. The Climber’s Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.

In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees – the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular – that grow in Britain and Ireland's towns, cities and villages (and, in one case, from the crack in a church steeple). From a stumpy sycamore in Shetland, contorted by wind and hard weather, to the shining jewel in Brighton’s unlikely treasure trove of elms, Paul travels on a quest from north to south rooting out the legends and tall tales behind these marvellous specimens. As he delves into this rich ecosystem, he reveals how trees are inextricably bound to the story of our towns and cities: they have always meant a great deal to those that live near them, and they continue to shape the fabric of urban life in deep, and often surprising ways.

Including sumptuous maps, grid references and charming travel notes so you can plan adventures of your own, Tree Hunting will help you unlock the secrets of Britain and Ireland's urban forests.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: A constant explorer of the city and the irrepressible, boisterous nature it supports, Paul Wood is the author of several books, including London is a Forest. He was a Trustee of the London Wildlife Trust for many years, and now leads frequent walks exploring London's fascinating urban arboretum.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain...
Verlag: Particular Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Near Fine
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket
Auflage: 1st Edition