The glory of the tree

an illustrated history
Noel Kingsbury ; photography by Andrea Jones
Book - 2014

"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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kingsbury, Noël (Author)
Other Authors: Jones, Andrea, 1960- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books Ltd., 2014.
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505 0 |a Antiquity -- Ecology -- Sacred -- Utility -- Food -- Ornament. 
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