The glory of the tree
Subtitle: an illustrated history
By: Noel Kingsbury ; photography by Andrea Jones
Contributors: Jones, Andrea, 1960- photographer
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781770852655
Subjects: Trees; Pictorial works; History
Description: "Ninety-one of the world's great tree species in glorious color. Describes botany and origin, location, size, characteristics, potential age, climate and history. Stunning color portraits of trees. An affectionate tribute to one of nature's most generous gifts."--Page 4 of cover.

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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Antiquity; title: Ecology; title: Sacred; title: Utility; title: Food; title: Ornament.