The Immortal Yew

by Tony Hall

As some of the oldest living organisms to be found in Europe, yew trees have become inextricably bound up in some of the oldest enduring institutions of European culture. In The Immortal Yew, Tony Hall explores the biological, cultural, and mythic significance of these imposing evergreens. Supporting a range of animals and plants, yew trees foster new life by contributing to biodiversity in their surroundings. But their common occurrence in churchyards...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1842466585
• ISBN13: 9781842466582
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 9.7"