“Beautiful to behold and to read” - The Sunday Times An inspirational and beautifully illustrated gift book that tells the stories of 80 trees from around the globe Includes surprising facts about familiar trees as well as lesser known trees that have had an important influence on certain cultures and industries Specially commissioned illustrations are botanically accurate Jonathan Drori’s bestseller, now available in paperback! Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration – not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts Each of these strange and true tales – populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts – is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone. More praise for Around the World in 80 Trees Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018. “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAIL “An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “Jonathan Drori’s deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over” - WIRED "An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel" - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD About the author Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and The Woodland Trust. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Zoological Society of London, and a former documentary filmmaker with the BBC.
✔ Author(s): Jonathan Drori
✔ Title: Around the World in 80 Trees
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (759 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1786276062
✔ ISBN-13: 9781786276063
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori
Beata Shepard
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Sydney Richardson
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Polly Hurlbutt
This is a book I'll cherish and recommend to everyone. It touched my soul and made me reflect on life's profound mysteries.
