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Richard Muir - Ancient Trees, Living Landscapes - 9780752439266 - V9780752439266
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Ancient Trees, Living Landscapes

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Description for Ancient Trees, Living Landscapes Paperback. Begins by questioning the myth that in prehistoric times Britain was swathed in a virtually impenetrable wildwood. This title looks at Britain's great 'landmark trees', examining the function of ancient trees and hedgerows in the landscape. It features chapters on the life and work of the Men of the Forest, and on Woodlands of the Mind. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; TVR; WMQL; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 656.

Over the last 25 years, archaeologists and historians have been increasingly aware of the importance of woodland in the developing British landscape – in particular, how trees have been a vital component of the living cultural landscape. Ancient Trees, Living Landscapes begins by questioning the myth that in prehistoric times Britain was swathed in a virtually impenetrable wildwood. In fact, from the earliest times woodland has been manipulated and transformed. The author then looks at Britain’s great ‘landmark trees’, before examining the function of ancient trees and hedgerows in the landscape. The Middle Ages saw the multiplication of deer parks, ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752439266
SKU
V9780752439266
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-5

About Richard Muir
Richard Muir has been involved in landscape writing for a quarter of a century. As a result of his work, Dr Muir has recently been awarded life membership of the Yorkshire Dales Society for his ‘outstanding contribution to the understanding of the Dales landscape’. He lives on the fringes of his native Nidderdale.

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