Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the
footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent
trees from all over the globe. In Around the World in 80 Trees,
Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in
every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable.
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. Stops on the trip include the
lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate
amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in
nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus
wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the
trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest
drops of water. 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. Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben's The
Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of
any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your
local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.
Around the World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori & Lucille Clerc
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