Oak : the frame of civilization / William Bryant Logan.
Oak : the frame of civilization / William Bryant Logan.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, c2005.
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N634.9721/ 1
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Language
English
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Physical content
336 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents
In the middle of the world -- Names and forms -- Balanoculture -- The age of oak -- End of the age -- Oak itself -- Eiffel and oak.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, c2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"William Bryant Logan, a professional arborist and an award-winning nature writer, has put his love for oak to paper, and here relates the history of the relationship between humans and oak trees since time immemorial. Civilization prospered where oaks grew, and for centuries these supremely adaptable, generous trees have supported humankind in nea...
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Oak : the frame of civilization / William Bryant Logan.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-323) and index.
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N634.9721/ 1
Record Identifier
74VKqdkM27kA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKqdkM27kA
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ISBN
0393047733 (hbk.) :
9780393047738 (hardcover)
0393047733 (hardcover)
9780393047738 (hbk.) :
DDC
634.9721
MMS ID
991020171049702626
