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Treepedia
A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore
Series: Pedia Books
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Treepedia
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A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us
Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies, this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal.
In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya.
Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia 'Butterfly' Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, pro-forestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more.
The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion, no matter where your love of the forest may lead you. With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.
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Treepedia by Joan Maloof has been well-received, noted for its collection of concise and engaging snippets about trees, encompassing various topics like related people, places, and fascinating facts. Critics appreciate Maloof's enthusiasm and expertise, making her well-suited to compile such a distinct collection. It’s described as a "mini encyclopaedia" that offers short, insightful titbits, ideal for occasional reading rather than a single session.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691208756
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 September 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 43 b/w illus.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Maren Westfall
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 171.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Joan Maloof is founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national organization that works to save threatened forests, and professor emerita of biological sciences at Salisbury University. Her books include Nature's Temples and Teaching the Trees. Twitter @OldGrowthFN Maren Westfall is an illustrator, designer, and photographer.
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