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Folklore of Trees
The fascinating stories behind nature's guardians
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Did you know that the word 'Druid' may derive from Celtic words meaning 'wisdom of the oak tree'? Did you know that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out? Discover the fascinating folklore behind the forest's most steadfast guardians. Whether it's the...
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This beautifully illustrated guide introduces us to thirty-five iconic trees and explores the stories that have been told about them. It is the perfect bedside companion for every lover of the natural - and supernatural - world.
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Description
Did you know that the word 'Druid' may derive from Celtic words meaning 'wisdom of the oak tree'?
Did you know that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out?
Discover the fascinating folklore behind the forest's most steadfast guardians.
Whether it's the Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old tree where Robin Hood is thought to have sheltered, or the 2,800-year-old Baobabs in Madagascar, trees are tourist destinations, world heritage sites and much-beloved landmarks. They play a vital role in our imaginations and are inextricably woven into the story of humankind. It's unsurprising, then, that an astonishingly rich body of myth, legend and superstition has grown up around them.
This beautifully illustrated guide introduces us to thirty-five iconic trees and explores the stories that have been told about them. It is the perfect bedside companion for every lover of the natural - and supernatural - world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836008552
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Illustration: 36 illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Aidan Meighan
- Foreword by Chris Packham
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Aidan Meighan is an illustrator, author and dendrophile living in Somerset, With a passion for nature and mythology. He has found a distinctive style of design for his work, and has been passionately drawing trees and maps for more than 15 years.
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