The Company of Trees
A Year in a Lifetime's Quest
(Author) Thomas Pakenham'The master. Puts all other modern tree-writers in the shade' John Lewis-Stempel, author of Meadowland Thomas Pakenham is an indefatigable champion of trees. In The Company of Trees he recounts his personal quest to establish a large arboretum on the family estate, Tullynally in Ireland; his forays to other tree-filled parks and plantations; his often hazardous seed-hunting expeditions; and his efforts to preserve magnificent old trees and historic woodlands. Whether writing about the terrible storms breaking the backs of hundred-year-old trees or a fire in the peat bog on Tullynally which threatens to spread to the main commercial spruce-woods, his fear of climate change and disease, or the sturdy young saplings giving him hope for the future, his book is never less than enthralling.
Thomas Pakenham
Thomas Pakenham is a renowned historian and author best known for his work "The Scramble for Africa," a detailed account of European colonization of the continent. His engaging narrative style brings history to life, shedding light on complex events and their lasting impact. Pakenham's contributions to literature include insightful analysis and compelling storytelling.