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The Little Book of Trees

Peter White author Herman Shugart author Tugce Okay illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Published:2nd Apr '24

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The Little Book of Trees cover

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s trees

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Trees is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s trees, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from tree anatomy, diversity, and architecture to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on trees in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of trees.

  • A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
  • Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift
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"Tugce Okay proves once again that she is an artist of high merit with her exquisite illustrations. . . . Shugart and White have done a magnificent job."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"[A] glorious homage to our leafy friends."---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady

ISBN: 9780691251790

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages