Rowan

Name: Rowan
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781789147124
Price: 44.99 NZD
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By Oliver Southall

Series: Botanical

Summary

Rowan by Oliver Southall explores the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the rowan tree. The book delves into its symbolic meanings and the myths surrounding it, while also highlighting its ecological role and importance in various natural landscapes. Oliver Southall offers a fascinating examination that blends science with folklore to capture the tree's enduring allure.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the natural world and appreciate detailed explorations into the significance of particular trees in the ecosystem. Delving deep into both scientific insights and cultural perspectives, it offers a unique understanding of how certain flora has impacted human history and our environment.

Rowan

An in-depth social and natural history of the much-loved, highly symbolic rowan tree.

Description

Rowan is the first in-depth natural and cultural history of this much-loved plant, sometimes called mountain ash or dogberry. Through myth, medicine, literature, land art, and contemporary rewilding, Oliver Southall uncovers the many meanings of this singular reddish fruit shrub: a potent symbol of nostalgia on the one hand and of environmental activism on the other.

Taking the reader on an eclectic journey across history, Rowan charts our changing relationships with nature and landscape, raising urgent questions about how we value and relate to the non-human world.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book impresses with its exquisite illustrations, captivating both art historians and nature enthusiasts. It combines rich cultural context with botanical and ecological insights, creating an appealing read. Wild Flower Magazine suggests it makes a perfect Christmas gift with its imaginative presentation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147124

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 103 illustrations, 84 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 248

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Home & Garden Non-Fiction Oliver Southall Plants Science & Nature Series: Botanical

About the Author

Oliver Southall is a poet living in West Sussex, UK. He is the author of Borage Blue.