A History of Trees by Simon Willis. Published by Pen & Sword

Nature is (finally) having a moment. From the Japanese idea of forest bathing to the mindfulness movement, we are being encouraged to get outside and commune with nature. A long overdue idea for sure, but do you know the trees you’re “bathing ” with? You will after reading Willis’s excellent treatise on the subject. Listed in alphabetical order from alder to yew, readers will learn how the tree got its name, how and where it grows and how the tree has been used by humans through history, along with legends and folklore about it. Several pages are devoted to each tree, with beautiful full color photos, drawings and woodcuts. An indispensable guide to some of our planets most majestic beings