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The Complete Language of Trees - Pocket Edition
A Definitive and Illustrated History
by S. Theresa Dietz
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Pub Date 10 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 22 Aug 2024
Quarto Publishing Group – Wellfleet Press | Wellfleet Press
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Description
Along with a stunning visual depiction, each entry provides the tree’s scientific and common name, characteristics, and historic and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore.
Discover the lore of trees, including:
- Hackberry Tree – encourages someone to continuously do their best
- Manchineel Tree – it is so toxic that the smoke from a burning tree can cause blindness, and it is not even advised to inhale the air around the tree
- Bark from the Bird Cherry Tree was placed on doors during medieval times to ward off plague
- Washi paper is created from the inner bark of the Paper Mulberry Tree.
- Pando is a Quaking Aspen colony that is 108 acres wide (about the size of 83 football fields!). It is technically one tree.
Imagine developing a spiritual connection with a tree in a way that exceeds visual perception; where learning its meaning and value simultaneously improves your own mental and physical wellness. Throughout history, floriographies—flower dictionaries—have gained notoriety for regulating human emotions and giving depth, symbolism, and meaning to extremely delicate aspects of nature. Following the success of The Complete Language of Herbs and its predecessor The Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz continues this custom with The Complete Language of Trees.
Coupled with two indexes, one for searching by common tree name and the other organized by meaning, Dietz cleverly connects quality time in nature with the overall improvement of mental health by developing a stunningly depicted dictionary for gardeners, environmentalists, and nature lovers alike.
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781577154761 |
PRICE | US$16.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 256 |
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"The Complete Language of Trees - Pocket Edition" by S. Theresa Dietz is a thorough encyclopedia detailing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore of over 400 types of trees. Perfectly sized for on-the-go reference, each entry includes the tree’s scientific and common name, characteristics, and historical properties. Readers can explore intriguing details, such as the Hackberry Tree's encouragement to do one's best and the Manchineel Tree's toxic dangers. This pocket edition beautifully continues the tradition of floriographies, offering a unique blend of botanical knowledge and spiritual connection with nature.
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