Description

TREES have been surprisingly central to the development of human society. Trees were essential components of many nations' culture, buildings, boats, tools, religion and art. They became the center of stories, folklore, myths, poems and entire economies. For many societies particular trees became an object of intense attention and even adoration.

The book perches on the branches of 20 trees to explore the paramount role of trees across nations and continents. Each chapter explores the BIOLOGY, PRACTICAL, RELIGIOUS, ARTISTIC, LITERARY and ECONOMIC importance of each TREE. It enlightens us about the HISTORY of each tree and how that tree shaped different people's CULTURE, HISTORY and NATION.

The book goes on to show how TREES are an aspect of NATURE that remains crucial even in this age of computers, steel and glass. Beyond this, the book illustrates how TREES in the FUTURE will be even more important for humanity.