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An arboreal odyssey NATURE
One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year DAILY MAIL
Discover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Droris number one bestseller
Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe
In Around the World in 80 Trees Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life from the romantic to the regrettable From the trees of Britain to Indias sacred banyan tree they offer us sanctuary and inspiration not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup
Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlins Unter den Linden boulevard which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike the swankiest streets in nineteenthcentury London which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood and the redwood forests of California where the secret to the trees soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water
Each of these strange and true tales takes the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful The book combines history science and a wealth of quirky detail there should be surprises for everyone
Perfect for fans of Peter Wohllebens The Hidden Life of Trees this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an aroundtheworld trip or simply visit your local botanic garden The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts
An irresistible mix of science culture botany history and vicarious travel SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Reads like a love song to the natural world brimming with ancient anecdotes contained within the earth CULTURE TRIP
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