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The Great Tree Story
The Untold History of Our World's Ancient Guardians
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'An irresistible celebration' - Michael Palin 'A thrilling journey of discovery' - Tristan Gooley 'Original thought, and cutting-edge research' - Sophy Roberts 'The tree is the hero in his book.' - The Times The Great Tree Story explores the profound influence that trees have had on...
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'An irresistible celebration' - Michael Palin
'A thrilling journey of discovery' - Tristan Gooley
'Original thought, and cutting-edge research' - Sophy Roberts
'The tree is the hero in his book.' - The Times
The Great Tree Story explores the profound influence that trees have had on our planet and civilisation. Delving into their evolutionary beginnings, their cultural significance, and the impact that agriculture, colonisation, and the Industrial Revolution have had on their survival, this book recounts the resilient life of trees across the ages.
Combining global travel and in-depth research, explorer Levison Wood plots the history of trees alongside our own—from the rainforests of Brazil to the war-torn regions of Ukraine—and centres their stories as the bearers of ancient wisdom.
This is a vital retelling of our natural history, and one that determines our own future.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781856755634
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gaia Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Levison Wood is a bestselling author, photographer and explorer. He has written seven other books: Walking the Nile and Walking the Americas (both Sunday Times bestsellers), Walking the Himalayas (Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards), Arabia, Eastern Horizons, The Last Giants and the children's book, Incredible Journeys. His six television series to date have been broadcast and distributed in over a hundred countries worldwide. Wood served for several years as an Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, including an operational deployment to Afghanistan where he fought against Taliban insurgents in Helmand and Kandahar. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, a visiting Fellow at CASS business school, and he has been a Leica ambassador since 2014.
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