The Spirit of Trees

by Hageneder, Fred

• ISBN13: 9780826417633
• ISBN10: 0826417639
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group

Summary

Trees are one of Earth's oldest forms; silent witnesses to human evolution and the passing of time. Many people today take the presence of trees for granted, unaware of their greater significance in Earth's ecology, their medicinal and nutritional properties, or the veneration bestowed on them by ancient peoples. This book is unique combination of science and popular tree lore.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(4)
Part I: Trees and their Environment
The Wildwood	15	(8)
The Cradle of Water	23	(8)
Trees, Electricity and Magnetism	31	(10)
Light and Colour	41	(6)
Planets and Trees	47	(8)
Forests through the Ages	55	(8)
The Sacred Grove	63	(14)
Part II: The Essence of Trees
Observation	77	(4)
Botanical Basics	81	(16)
Birch	97	(6)
Rowan	103	(8)
Ash	111	(6)
Alder	117	(6)
Willow	123	(6)
Poplar	129	(4)
Aspen	133	(4)
Hawthorn	137	(8)
Maple	145	(4)
Elm	149	(6)
Beech	155	(6)
Oak	161	(8)
Holly	169	(4)
Hazel	173	(4)
Apple	177	(4)
Ivy	181	(4)
Blackthorn	185	(4)
Elder	189	(6)
Lime (Linden)	195	(6)
Spruce	201	(6)
Larch	207	(4)
Pine	211	(6)
Juniper	217	(6)
Yew	223	(14)
Afterword	237	(2)
Etymological Appendix	239	(4)
Bibliography	243	(4)
Index	247