Long accepted as the best work on the subject, this is both a comprehensive history of Britain's woodlands and a field guide that presents trees individually and as part of the landscape. Extending from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages, it also describes the subsequent decline until the present century. "This is the book that felled the romantic cliche of sylvan England... There are heroes in this book as much as in any history, but they are ancient oaks and beeches and hornbeams."--"Simon Schama." "A classic."-- ...
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Long accepted as the best work on the subject, this is both a comprehensive history of Britain's woodlands and a field guide that presents trees individually and as part of the landscape. Extending from prehistoric times up to the Middle Ages, it also describes the subsequent decline until the present century. "This is the book that felled the romantic cliche of sylvan England... There are heroes in this book as much as in any history, but they are ancient oaks and beeches and hornbeams."--"Simon Schama." "A classic."--"Country Life."
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Poor. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches/marks. Textblock has tanning. Content has tanning but still in good readable condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781842124697.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781842124697.
