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Ancient Trees: Trees That Live For 1,000 Years
Lewington, Anna; Parker, Edward
Published by Sterling, 1999
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Synopsis: "...engrossing and visually appealing...intended as a celebration of some of the world's oldest living trees....Trees from all around the world are represented...Parker's many beautiful, full-color images contribute a great deal, but what makes this book especially interesting is a discussion of the roles these trees have played through the ages in human religions, myths, economies, and everyday life....should appeal to a wide audience and is recommended for public, school, and undergraduate college libraries."--Library Journal. Published in Association with the World Wildlife Fund!
About the Author: Anna Lewington is a well-known writer and researcher on the uses people make of plants. Her previous books include Plants for People (Transworld Publishers), The Wayland Atlas of Rain Forests (Hodder Wayland Childrens), and several educational books. She took part in BBC TV's Rough Science. Edward Parker is a renowned and prize-winning photographer who has worked in more than 30 countries documenting environmental issues. He is the project manager of the Ancient Tree Hunt.
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Title: Ancient Trees: Trees That Live For 1,000 ...
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good