286, . 225x156mm. HB. NEW. . In 1987 the Great Storm that ravaged southern England felled millions of trees, and prompted a reappraisal of the arboreal in our lives. In Beechcomings Richard Mabey set out to uncover our relationship with trees, and specifically the beech, their significance in nature and meaning in folklore. First published in 2007 this book was widely praised and described by Kathleen Jamie in the Guardian as 'Refreshing, droll, politically alert, occasionally self-mocking, he has the enviable ability both to write historical overview and also to slip into the woods like a dryad, bringing us back to the trees themselves.' This new edition forms part of the Richard Mabey Library, published to mark the author's 80th birthday, and includes a cover by the artist Michael Kirkman. [9781908213945].

Seller Inventory # N47608

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Beechcombings

Publisher

Little Toller Books NOV 2021

Publication Date

2021

Language

English

ISBN 10

1908213949

ISBN 13

9781908213945

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

NEW

Seller catalogs

BOTANY,TREES & FORESTRY

About this title

Synopsis

In 1987 the Great Storm that ravaged southern England felled millions of trees, and prompted a reappraisal of the arboreal in our lives. In Beechcomings Richard Mabey set out to uncover our relationship with trees, and specifically the beech, their significance in nature and meaning in folklore. First published in 2007 this book was widely praised and described by Kathleen Jamie in the Guardian as 'Refreshing, droll, politically alert, occasionally self-mocking, he has the enviable ability both to write historical overview and also to slip into the woods like a dryad, bringing us back to the trees themselves.' This new edition forms part of the Richard Mabey Library, published to mark the author's 80th birthday, and includes a cover by the artist Michael Kirkman.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Pemberley Books - Established 1989. Specialist Natural History Booksellers, providing a mail order service for individual, museums, research institutes, universities and libraries around the world. We supply new, used and antiquarian books on all aspects of natural history, particularly specialising in entomology. We also have a specialist bookshop in Iver (just west of London, close to M25, Iver Rail Station and Heathrow Airport) We list only books which are immediately available from stock on ABE, but can supply many other books to order.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, JCB, MAESTRO + DEBIT cards.
Postage extra.
Books which are not as described may be returned. Please contact us first.
Pemberley Natural History Books - Ian Johnson (Sole Proprietorship)

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 30 business days	5 to 7 business days
First item	US$ 29.91	US$ 33.98

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.