Even before the Hebrews passed on their legend of the tree of knowledge, humans were collecting seeds and striplings from trees for shade, to cultivate fruit, and to worship as deities of natural forces. In Shade and Ornamental Trees Hui-Lin Li traces this relationship across the continents and over time to relay an organic history of the world's civilizations.
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Even before the Hebrews passed on their legend of the tree of knowledge, humans were collecting seeds and striplings from trees for shade, to cultivate fruit, and to worship as deities of natural forces. In Shade and Ornamental Trees Hui-Lin Li traces this relationship across the continents and over time to relay an organic history of the world's civilizations.
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Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1963
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
8662326014
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Good in fair dust jacket. Price clipped. Library stamps, stickers and pocket residue; boards have shelf wear; mylar dust jacket is rubbed and scratched. 282 p. includes index. Audience: General/trade.
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Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Good hardcover, no dust jacket. Signs of previous library pocket and previous stickers inside. 8vo. 282pp.