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The Romance Of Our Trees (1920)

The Romance Of Our Trees (1920)

Ernest Henry Wilson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104326777
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The Romance of Our Trees is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Henry Wilson and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, mythology, and cultural significance of trees. Wilson, a renowned botanist and explorer, draws on his extensive travels to provide a detailed account of the trees that have shaped human civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of trees in religion, literature, and art, as well as their economic and environmental impact. Wilson also provides detailed descriptions of various tree species and their characteristics, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. The Romance of Our Trees is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world and its relationship with human culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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