Trees, by Benjamin Perkins, Reviewed.

Trees

I’ve had this book since it was published in 1984. It’s always sat on the shelf to be dipped into. But I now live in a forest, so it seemed the right time to give it a little more attention than I had.

I bought the book largely for its superb illustrations. The detail and variety is astounding. But the text that accompanies the biological paintings and drawings is also quite lyrical. The author has a way of describing his tree hunting experiences in language that is both informative and...