The Meaning of Trees: Botany - History - Healing - Love

By Fred Hageneder and Hageneder

Book Overview

The tree is beloved as Mother Nature's visible symbol of power and grace. The Meaning of Trees is a beautiful celebration of their lore and spirit, botany and history. Genera from aspen to willow are captured in 70 dramatic photographs that illustrate their brilliant seasonal transformations. Featuring 50 different types of tree, this informative compendium describes each by way of botanical qualities; medicinal uses for their leaves, bark, and wood; cultural symbolism; magical associations; and so much more. Fascinating facts abound: the Druids believed that only the wood of the yew tree was fit to make wands; a Ukrainian tonic of birch leaves contains the same healing properties as aspirin. A visually stunning and engaging guide, The Meaning of Trees is a fitting tribute to this most majestic of natural wonders.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811848981
• ISBN13: 9780811848985
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

The lore and lure of our magnificent trees

Excellent book for those who appreciate trees; I love the mythology & lore given as well as the beautiful photographs of trees all over the world.

A Real Gem

From naturalist to poet, old and young alike will enjoy and benefit from this excellent book with its exquisite photographs and informative text.

The Meaning of Trees: Botany, History,Healing, Lore

This book was more than I had hoped for. The photographs are wonderful and the folklore and history of the trees is fascinating. I also liked the fact that there was a diverse representation of trees from the common to the exotic.

Fantastic All-around book!

Excellent and beautiful book overall - great photos, well-written and the organization is really nice. A must for any tree and nature lovers!

Beautiful Images, Interesting Information

"The Meaning of Trees" is a truely beautiful and interesting work, especially for nature-loving folks like myself. The presentation of information is visually very appealing, as well as mentally stimulating. The book discusses and shares breath-taking photos of almost 60 different species of trees, and dispenses information on each from general characteristics, information and history, to practical uses, natural healing, culture/myth/symbolism, and more. A valuable and attractive addition to anyone's library!