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Sylvan Cities: An Urban Tree Guide
Sylvan Cities: An Urban Tree Guide
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Sylvan City is an illustrated guide to identifying twenty common trees in cities, combining practical information with lyrical anecdotes and cultural lore. It encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of trees beyond their appearance.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Clever, pretty, fun, and informative – what more can a reader ask for?
Sara Maitland, author of Gossip From the Forest, delves into the world of trees, the quiet colossuses that surround us in cities. While it is possible to appreciate a tree for its beauty, shade, and shelter without knowing its specific name, Maitland encourages us to look deeper and discover the beauty beneath the bark.
Through Sylvan City, Maitland offers an illustrated guide that will help readers identify some of the species they encounter in their daily lives. But this book is more than just a reference guide; it is a potted-journey through our cities' woody places and a literary hunt for where their wild things are.
In Sylvan City, Maitland weaves together a rich tapestry of facts, history, culture, and leafy lore. She shares stories of how trees are integral to medicine, art, furniture, firewood, and even magic and mischief. She explores the reasons behind the growth of wild figs on the banks of Sheffield's rivers and the mystical touch of the ash tree.
Through her vivid illustrations and captivating anecdotes, Maitland invites readers to explore the urban forest and discover the hidden wonders that lie within its embrace. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a city dweller, or simply someone who enjoys learning about the world around you, Sylvan City is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with the trees that surround us.
Weight: 442g
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786493644
Edition number: Main
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