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The World Encyclopedia of Trees: A Reference and Identification Guide to 1300 of the World's Most Significant Trees
A reference and identification guide to 1300 of the world’s most significant trees
This beautifully illustrated volume, substantially updated for this new large-format edition, is the ultimate reference guide to more than 1300 of the most spectacular, best-loved and unusual trees across the globe, from the huge redwoods of California to the banyan trees of south-east Asia. A comprehensive introduction looks at the origins of trees, how they have evolved over time, and the ways in which they have adapted to suit the variety of terrains in which they thrive.
The three directories feature trees from Temperate and Tropical America; Britain and Europe; and Africa, Asia and Australasia. Each entry is accompanied by a hand-painted illustration, and includes identification details such as bark texture; leaf shape and size; flowering time; average height; and overall tree shape. It is an authoritative volume that will form a vital part of every family’s natural history library.
This beautifully illustrated volume, substantially updated for this new large-format edition, is the ultimate reference guide to more than 1300 of the most spectacular, best-loved and unusual trees across the globe, from the huge redwoods of California to the banyan trees of south-east Asia. A comprehensive introduction looks at the origins of trees, how they have evolved over time, and the ways in which they have adapted to suit the variety of terrains in which they thrive.
The three directories feature trees from Temperate and Tropical America; Britain and Europe; and Africa, Asia and Australasia. Each entry is accompanied by a hand-painted illustration, and includes identification details such as bark texture; leaf shape and size; flowering time; average height; and overall tree shape. It is an authoritative volume that will form a vital part of every family’s natural history library.
512 pages, Hardcover
First published December 15, 2003
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Tony Russell
32 booksTony Russell is one of the UK's leading authorities on trees and appears regularly on TV and radio discussing arboricultural issues.
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February 19, 2021
An encyclopedia really has to prove its worth in the information age. The World Encyclopedia of Trees isn't a book to carry to one's local arboretum for identification, but it does make a handy reference book for identifying species and learning about trees in diverse regions. The illustrations are clear but also picturesque. Photographs, illustrations, and maps combine to give the best visual resources for learning about trees. If I had a tree-obsessed young one in my life, this is the book I'd give.
January 7, 2018
Een mooie encyclopedie over de bekendste en interessantste bomen in de wereld. De illustraties zijn ook erg mooi
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