The glory of the tree : an illustrated history / Noel Kingsbury ; photography by Andrea Jones.
Ninety-one of the world's great tree species in glorious color; describes botany and origin, location, size, characteristics, potential age, climate and history.
Kingsbury describes ninety species of tree that collectively span the millennia of evolution and cross the globe. Organized into six categories, the trees are presented in short chapters that touch on botany, history, culture and more.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770852655
- ISBN: 1770852654
- Physical Description: 288 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books Ltd., 2014.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-287) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Antiquity -- Ecology -- Sacred -- Utility -- Food -- Ornament. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trees. Trees > Pictorial works. Trees > History. Trees > History > Pictorial works. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reidsville Library | 582.16 K (Text) | 31554009868265 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
