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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Jules ActonPublisher: Greystone Books,Canada Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada ISBN: 9781771649667ISBN 10: 1771649666 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 05 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of Contents1. Doorways to Other Worlds 2. Wasps, Words and Oakspirations 3. Crowning Glories 4. Life, Death and Beetling About 5. Enchanted Forests: Folklore, Myth and Magic 6. Incredible Edibles: Health and Healing 7. Threats: Could a Beauty Be a Beast? 8. The Oak's Little Helpers. And Its Big Helpers. Conclusion Some Fun Stuff Acknowledgements Endnotes Bibliography IndexReviews"“Oaklore takes us on a botanical exploration, during which we cover vast ground. Acton introduces us to an array of biodiversity that live and flourish on these stately trees—from roots to canopy, she deftly illustrates how oaks are ""doorways into other worlds."" The science in Oaklore is rich and approachable, covering everything from oaks and birdsong to wasp factories in branches. I am in awe of the oaken world around us!” —Lyndsie Bourgon, author of Tree Thieves ""A joyful and imaginative exploration of these totemic trees."" —Tristan Gooley, How to Read a Tree" """A joyful and imaginative exploration of these totemic trees."" —Tristan Gooley, How to Read a Tree" Author InformationJules Acton whose surname means 'oak town' can trace her love of nature back to childhood. A former journalist, she has worked for the Woodland Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and WaterAid. She lives near Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, with her husband, Toby, and rescue dog, Pepe. This is her first book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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