The Great British Tree Biography : 50 Legendary Trees and the Tales Behind Them

(Author) Mark Hooper
Format: Hardcover
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Fascinating stories behind 50 famous trees throughout British history. How much do we know about the Glastonbury Hawthorn? This is a tree on the site of Glastonbury Abbey that flowers on Christmas Day, and is believed to descend from an original thorn planted on the grounds by Joseph of Arimethea. And then there's Oswald's Tree, where the dismembered body of Oswald, the Christian King of Northumbria was said to have been hung by Penda, King of Mercia, as a warning to others--and from where the town of Oswestry takes its name. Inspired by the history of Britain, from the tree under which the first trade union was formed to the branches from which outlaws were hanged, this collection features stories behind 50 historical trees, arranged in chapters per species.

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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781911641339
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Sept. 2, 2021

Mark Hooper

Mark Hooper is a renowned British novelist known for his gripping thriller "The Night Caller," which explores themes of obsession and deception. His writing style is characterized by its sharp prose and intricate plots. Hooper's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to craft suspenseful and thought-provoking narratives.

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