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Tree Stories
How trees plant our world and connect our lives
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The remarkable stories of trees that have shaped human history - from the wooden ladder that solved a crime to France's revolutionary Liberty Trees.
The remarkable stories of trees that have shaped human history - from the wooden ladder that solved a crime to France's revolutionary Liberty Trees.
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Trees have played countless roles in human history—by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that have shaped life on Earth.
Neurobiologist and philosopher Stefano Mancuso brings his signature charm and eye for unforgettable detail to tell eight stories of trees that have rooted themselves in human history—from the red spruces that were made into Stradivarius' violins to the wooden ladder that solved 'The Crime of the Century'.
Combining scientific vigour with his inimitable voice, Mancuso reveals the amazing ways that the world's green-print has shaped the course of our lives, issuing a passionate rallying cry for greater care and attention towards the plants that have helped us survive and thrive.
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ISBN: 9781800815469
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Illustration: 8 line drawings by author throughout
Contributors:
- Translated by Gregory Conti
- Translated by Gregory Conti
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 334g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Stefano Mancuso is a leading authority in plant neurobiology, which explores signalling and communication at all levels of biological organization. He teaches at the University of Florence and has been ranked 'world changer' by the New Yorker. His works, including The Revolutionary Genius of Plants and The Incredible Journey of Plants and The Nation of Plants, are widely translated all over the world.
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