History, Culture and Symbolism.

This is a wide ranging study of the symbolism and cultural meaning of the tree through history, from the Cosmic Tree of pre-history to modern European and Asian customs and beliefs.

Trees are one of the Earth's oldest life forms; silent witnesses to human evolution and the passing of time. Many people today take the presence of trees for granted, unaware of their greater significance in stabilizing the Earth's ecology, or the veneration bestowed on them by ancient peoples.

In The Spirit of Trees Fred Hageneder captivated readers with a passionate and informed account of the natural life and ecology of trees. In this companion volume, he develops and broadens his study of the relationship between humanity and trees throughout history, evoking the customs, images and meanings of the forest from the Stone Age to modern times. Through the eyes of an enthusiastic guide, the reader will discover the richly varied social, religious and mystical layers of meaning that attach to trees in almost every culture across the world.

175 mm x 245 mm

Hardback with black and white illustration. 191 pages