Plants - Trees, Landscape, Nature & Wildlife Photography, Plants - Pictorial Works, Trees, Horticulture, World History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
They were here before us and will be here long after we're gone. From the Amazon rain forest to the arid highlands of Lebanon stand ancient tress that have had spiritual significance to humans for millennia. Over 150 beautiful color photographs from around the globe show these awe-inspiring natural wonders--each at least 1,000 years old and many with a potential life span of 9,000 years--and reveal the special meaning of each one. The Olive, for example, is the Tree of Peace; the Cedar the Survivor from Eden; and the Lime the "Goddess Tree". From the Ginkgo come important medicines, while five species from the Amazon provide delicious nuts to eat. Several, such the Baobab, so intrigued indigenous peoples that they gave birth to entire mythologies and remain the center of sacred rituals and cermonies. A timeline chart shows the incredible changes some of these species have witnessed in their lifetime-- from the building of the pyramids to man landing on the moon-- and then offers a glimpse of their possible future.Editorials
Library Journal
This engrossing and visually appealing book is intended as a celebration of some of the world's oldest living trees. By the authors' own admission, it is not a definitive guide to all of the world's ancient trees. Lewington, an environmental and children's book writer, and photographer Parker have selected some of the nearly 100 species they have identified as living 1000 years or longer. Trees from all around the world are represented: redwood, bristlecone pine, Brazil nut, yew, oak, lime, olive, baobab, fig, cedar, ginkgo, and others. 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. Ancient Trees should appeal to a wide audience and is recommended for public, school, and undergraduate college libraries.--William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.Book Details
Published
October 7, 1999
Publisher
Collins & Brown
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781855857049