Trees Of The British Isles In History Legend
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Author |
: James Howard Wilks |
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Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 1972 |
ISBN-10 |
: MINN:31951000168462S |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (2S Downloads) |
Synopsis Trees of the British Isles in History & Legend by : James Howard Wilks
Author |
: Andrew Morton |
Publisher |
: Airlife Pub Limited |
Total Pages |
: 208 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1853105597 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781853105593 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tree Heritage of Britain and Ireland by : Andrew Morton
A tour of trees of the British Isles which examines woodland history and mythology (including tree worship and trees in art), folklore and tree recording.
Author |
: Richard W. Barber |
Publisher |
: Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages |
: 622 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0851157483 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780851157481 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths and Legends of the British Isles by : Richard W. Barber
THE BRITISH ISLES have a long tradition of tales of gods, heroes and marvels, hinting at a mythology once as relevant to the races which settled the islands as the Greek and Roman gods were to the classical world.The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets. The Norse gods which peopled the Anglo-Saxon past survive in Beowulf/I>; Cuchulainn, Taliesin and the magician Merlin take shape from Celtic mythology; and saints include Helena who brought a piece of the True Cross to Britain, and Joseph of Arimathea whose staff grew into the Glastonbury thorn. Tales of the British Arthur are followed by legends of later heroes, including Harold, Hereward and Godiva. These figures and many others were part of a familiar national mythology on which Shakespeare drew for Lear, Macbeth and Hamlet, creating the famous versions that are known today. Here the original stories are presented again. RICHARD BARBER's other books include King Arthur: Hero and Legend, Arthurian Legends: An Anthology, and The Knight and Chivalry; he is currently working on a study of the legend of the Holy Grail.Borders.com: England and the British Isles have a rich and still thriving tradition of myths and legends - and this wonderful volume collects together more than thirty of the best from a number of sources... an incredible insight into the fascinating yet complex history of the British Isles and its peoples... Those fascinated by mythology will want to add this wonderful book to their collections.
Author |
: Henry John Elwes |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 1906 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015079965490 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Trees of Great Britain & Ireland by : Henry John Elwes
Author |
: William Jackson Bean |
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Total Pages |
: 810 |
Release |
: 1919 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:B2936877 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles by : William Jackson Bean
Author |
: Archie Miles |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 245 |
Release |
: 2021-05-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781473532809 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1473532809 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Trees that Made Britain by : Archie Miles
As the oldest living inhabitants on the planet, trees have played a major part in the way we live today, providing both the daily oxygen we breathe and the foundation of our nations heritage. Every native tree in Britain, whether its part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood or a colourful orchard, tells a different story. The Trees That Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, author and photographer Archie Miles reveals the stories of the trees that have influenced the culture, myths and fabric of the nation. The book is full of surprising facts on how trees have been used by man over the centuries, from the oak used in the building of HMS Victory to ancient longbows made from yew, as well as practical advice on visiting some of Britains finest living examples. The combination of rich historical material and lyrical descriptions captures the essence of our native tree species.
Author |
: Geoffrey Ashe |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 312 |
Release |
: 1990 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X001811141 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mythology of the British Isles by : Geoffrey Ashe
"Geoffrey Ashe's lavishly illustrated Mythology of the British Isles retells the legendary history of Britain and uncovers a national mythology which is comparable to that of the Greeks in its richness and cohesiveness. Recounting stories and legends from the dark centuries of British prehistory to the ninth century AD - tales of giants and fairies, druids and saints, King Lear, King Arthur and Old King Cole - he shows how they all interrelate and take on fresh significance from historical and archaeological research"--Back cover.
Author |
: W. J. Bean |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 806 |
Release |
: 2015-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1296522385 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781296522384 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles; by : W. J. Bean
Author |
: Mark Johnston |
Publisher |
: Windgather Press |
Total Pages |
: 688 |
Release |
: 2017-07-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781911188247 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1911188240 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Street Trees in Britain by : Mark Johnston
The trees which line many of the streets in our towns and cities can often be regarded as part of a heritage landscape. Despite the difficult conditions of an urban environment, these trees may live for 100 years or more and represent ‘living history’ in the midst of our modern streetscapes. This is the first book on the history of Britain’s street trees and it gives a highly readable, authoritative and often amusing account of their story, from the tree-lined promenades of the seventeenth century to the majestic boulevards that grace some of our modern city centers. The impact of the Victorian street tree movement is examined, not only in the major cities but also in the rapidly developing suburbs that continued to expand through the twentieth century. There are fascinating descriptions of how street trees have helped to improve urban conditions in spa towns and seaside resorts and also in visionary initiatives such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and new towns. While much of the book focuses on the social and cultural history of our street trees, the last three chapters look at the practicalities of how these trees have been engineered into concrete landscapes. This includes the many threats to street trees over the years, such as pollution, conflict with urban infrastructure, pests and diseases and what is probably the greatest threat in recent times – the dramatic growth in car ownership. Street Trees in Britain will have particular appeal to those interested in heritage landscapes, urban history and the natural and built environment. Some of its themes were introduced in the author’s previous work, the widely acclaimed Trees in Towns and Cities: A History of British Urban Arboriculture.
Author |
: Ceri Houlbrook |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 311 |
Release |
: 2018-04-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783319755175 |
ISBN-13 |
: 331975517X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Magic of Coin-Trees from Religion to Recreation by : Ceri Houlbrook
This book traces the history of ritual landscapes in the British Isles, and the transition from religious practice to recreation, by focusing on a highly understudied exemplar: the coin-tree. These are trees imbued with magical properties into which coins have been ritually embedded. This is a contemporary custom which can be traced back in the literature to the 1700s, when it was practiced for folk-medical and dedicatory purposes. Today, the custom is widespread, with over 200 coin-trees distributed across the British Isles, but is more akin to the casual deposition of coins in a wishing-well: coins are deposited in the tree in exchange for wishes, good luck, or future fortune. Ceri Houlbrook contributes to the debate on the historic relationships between religion, ritual, and popular magic in British contexts from 1700 to the present.