Deakin, Roger
Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141010014
- author:
- Deakin, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.79 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Plant life: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Breathtakingly written, Wildwood is an elegiac exploration of the element of wood in nature, culture, and our lives. Roger Deakin's journey takes him through Britain, Europe, Central Asia, and Australia, as he seeks to understand our profound connection with wood and trees.
From the walnut tree at his Suffolk home, Deakin travels to discover the stories behind man's enduring bond with wood. He meets woodlanders, lives in shacks and cabins, and travels to remote landscapes in search of wild apple groves, coppicing sites, and other natural wonders.
This book is a unique blend of autobiography, history, and natural history, offering a fascinating insight into our relationship with trees. With its lyrical prose and rich social and historical insights, Wildwood is an enchanting read that will leave you appreciating the natural world in a new light.
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