The Living Wisdom of Trees

A celebration of the cultural importance of trees.

Starting with discussions of the widespread archetypes of the Tree of Life, the Tree of Knowledge and Sacred Groves, the Living Wisdom of Trees goes on to give a potted history of human migration, traditional medicine, such as Ayurvedic, before focusing on individual tree species.

For each species included, the symbolism, divine associations and astrological associations are listed. Followed by practical uses, use in herbal medicine, and folklore. The information is organised under headings, making it easy to locate.

Some individual ancient or otherwise noteworthy trees are mentioned.

The end matter includes a botanical glossary, further reading and useful websites.

A valuable addition to our knowledge of the metaphysical aspects of trees.

Fascinating and accessible.

With many thanks to NetGalley and publisher, Watkins, for the ARC.

The Living Wisdom of Trees is a wonderful book for anyone who feels a deep connection to, or interest in, trees. This book tells you pretty much everything you might want to know about various trees. Each tree is listed by it's common and it's species name and then you learn the following: The symbolism, divine and astrological associations, superstitions, historical highlights, details about the biology, habitat and how the tree is often used by humans and wildlife. Then the chapter goes into the natural healing elements of the tree, culture, myths, religion and symbolism and finally where it grows naturally and flowering or fruiting time. So, if you're a science buff with an interest in trees or if you're interested in tree symbolism I think you'll enjoy this book as a valuable reference.
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I love trees! How each one is different and yet so uniquely perfect. Call me a tree hugger...I won't stop you. :)
This book was an interesting read. Author Fred Hageneder draws on his work as an ethnobotanist to bring this guide to the public. It is separated by tree species, and gives a slew of information for each one, including historical highlights, symbolism and cultural ties, and both medicinal and practical uses. A treasure trove for tree lovers!

A fascinating guide to trees broken down into species .For anyone who loves trees finds comfort walking among them curious about the details.Really enjoyed this wonderful book.full of scientific info and details.#netgalley#watkins

A fascinating and informative book. It made me wish I could read it while walking in a forest.
Well written and engrossing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This book is a absolute delight for tree lovers. For those of us that are advocates for trees and forest it is a wonderful guide and teaching tool. I highly recommend this wonderful book to further your education of trees and the history of. Thank you to Net Galley and to the publisher.
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This is a treasure of historical scientific information of trees in a exceptionally well organized format that is easy for anyone to easily turn to their favorite tree. Author Fred Hageneder is an ethnobotanist who is well educated in the subject and science of trees. It is this knowledge so well presented here that makes this book a essential delightful learning tool. The author lists tree species and information for each one, including historical symbolism and cultural medicinal and practical uses. This is a key body of knowledge for learning about trees that I highly recommend.