Lives of the Trees: An Uncommon History

by Diana Wells

Diana Wells, author of 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names now turns her attention to something bigger--our deep-rooted relationship with trees. As she investigates the names and meanings of trees, telling their legends and lore, she reminds us of just how innately bound we are to these protectors of our planet. Since the human race began, we have depended on them for food, shade, shelter and fuel, not to mention furniture, musical instruments,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156512491X
• ISBN13: 9781565124912
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.8" x 8.2"