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3 ratings, 3.33 average rating, 2 reviews
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published
October 28th 2008
by Vintage
binding
Paperback, 288 pages
isbn
1844139204
(isbn13: 9781844139200)
description
Mabey traces the long history of the socialization of trees in Europe, as successive eras made them into workhorses, ornaments, investments and now, i...more
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I can't recommend this book highly enough. A social history of trees in Britain, through focussing on one species, the Beech,and a commentary on Mabey's own experiences with Beeches, makes a very readable and enjoyable volume.
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A series of poetic, musing essays about beechwoods, mixed through with autobiographical bits and pieces. I read 2 (long) chapters then moved onto something more fun.
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