A fascinating look at all aspects of the botany, cultural history, and remarkable mythology of the genus TaxusThe yew is one of the most fascinating and versatile life forms on Earth, botanically rich and intriguing, and culturally almost without comparison. Thisimpressive study of the yew reveals that inhistory, mythology, religion, folklore, medicine, and warfare, the yew bears timeless witness to a deep relationship with mankind. It is the tree that Darwin often rested beneath and under which he wanted to be buried. In 1803 Wordsworth celebrated the great yew in Lorton Vale, "single, in...

A holistic appraisal of 24 of the most common, best-loved trees of Europe and North America, presented with stunningly beautiful paintings, drawings and photographs.

A definitive guide to the sacred place trees hold for cultures around the world, exploring the natural history, folklore and symbolism that give each genus of tree its unique character and fascination

Máme jen jednu Zemi objasňuje životně důležité systémy naší planety v jejich celistvosti, nabízí komplexní celkový pohled na globální ekologickou krizi a ukazuje nám, co ještě můžeme udělat pro záchranu klimatu a biodiverzity, jak zarazit kontaminaci a uzdravit ekosféru této planety.

A beautifully illustrated botanical and cultural history of Europe's most ancient species of tree, the yew.