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The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people.
Archie Miles explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while the oak's role in myth, art and literature took root in early civilisation and remains a rich imaginative resource.
Included are:
- Profiles of fifty of the most famous oaks in Britain with remarkable facts, stories and historic associations.
- An examination of the disease, management and conservation issues facing oaks now and in the future.
- Stunning photography complemented by a rich vein of archive material, much of which is published for the first time since the nineteenth century.
About the Author
Archie Miles has been a professional photographer for forty years. With an abiding passion for the British landscape, he has carved a specialist niche in the world of trees. He has written and photographed eight books on the subject.
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ISBN: 9781472123756
ISBN-10: 1472123751
Published: 25th October 2016
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 304
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Little Brown
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 2.6 x 21.8 x 27.8
Weight (kg): 1.39
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