Folklore of Trees

The Fascinating Stories Behind Nature's Guardians

Aidan Meighan

Description

This beautifully illustrated guide introduces us to 35 iconic trees and explores the stories that have been told about them. It is the perfect bedside companion for every lover of the natural – and supernatural – world.

  • Did you know that the word ‘Druid' may derive from Celtic words meaning ‘wisdom of the oak tree’?
  • Did you know that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out?

Discover the fascinating folklore behind the forest’s most steadfast guardians. Whether it’s the Major Oak, a 1000-year-old tree where Robin Hood is thought to have sheltered, or the 2800-year-old Baobabs in Madagascar, trees are tourist destinations, world heritage sites and much-beloved landmarks. They play a vital role in our imaginations and are inextricably woven into the story of humankind. It’s unsurprising, then, that an astonishingly rich body of myth, legend and superstition has grown up around them.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    160
  • Size
    200 x 130mm
  • Publisher
    Leaping Hare Press
  • ISBN
    9781836008552
Stock Code
260123
Our Price
$27.99
Due for Release 3 March
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