The Wisdom of Trees
A Miscellany
(Author) Max AdamsA passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes, and profiles of species from yew to scots pine, Max Adams explores both the amazing biology of trees and humanity's relationship with wood and forest across the centuries. Embellished with images from John Evelyn's classic Sylva (1664), this beautifully designed gift book offers both a natural and a cultural history of trees, and will delight anyone who cares about the natural world and our interaction with it.
Max Adams
Max Adams is a British author known for his book "The King in the North: The Life and Times of Oswald of Northumbria." His writing style blends historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the tumultuous world of early medieval Britain. Adams' work sheds new light on significant figures and events in history.
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