Gathers Victorian photographs and explains what they reveal about the period's attitudes

A Victorian Portrait: Victorian Life and Values As Seen Through the Work of Studio Photographers

Briggs, Asa

Miles, Archie

History

Harpercollins

Every native tree in Britain, whether it's part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood, or a bountiful orchard tells a different story. The Trees that Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, author and photographer Archie Miles reveals the stories of the trees that have influenced the culture, myths, and fabric of the nation. The book is full of surprising facts on how trees have been used by man over the centuries, and includes practical information on visiting some of the finest living examples. The combination of rich historical material, lyrical descriptions, and over 100 color photographs captures the very essence of Britain's native species.

The Trees that Made Britain

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

BBC Physical Audio

An illustrated tour of fifty of Britain's greatest woodland walks with specialist tree photographer and writer Archie Miles, published in association with the Woodland Trust. From beech woods, oak woods and pine woods to ancient forest, coastal woodland, ravine woodland and the very best arboreta, A Walk in the Woods ranges over twenty-five different topics and a wide geographical range, and includes encounters with some of Britain's most ancient and characterful trees. Complementing and crowning the series of nine regional woodland walking guides already published by Frances Lincoln, the book includes a Gazetteer with brief descriptive details and access information for the featured sites plus a shortlist of some of the best of the rest.  The readable and deeply informed text describes the physical topography of each site, in context with the regional characteristics, incorporating information on vegetation, flora, wildlife habitats (with particular reference to rare, endangered or site specific species), as well as a wealth of social, cultural or industrial history. Spellbinding photographs taken throughout the seasons show the diverse interiors of the woodlands, with a range of views into and out of the woods, placing them in their landscape context. Also included are accompanying images of woodland details - fungi, flowers, wildlife, and historic features.

A A Walk in the Woods

Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people.Archie Miles explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while the oak's role in myth, art and literature took root in early civilisation and remains a rich imaginative resource.Included are:-Profiles of fifty of the most famous oaks in Britain with remarkable facts, stories and historic associations. -An examination of the disease, management and conservation issues facing oaks now and in the future.-Stunning photography complemented by a rich vein of archive material, much of which is published for the first time since the nineteenth century.Praise for Archie Miles:Silva has to be one of the best country books of the year, combining the opulent quality of a coffee-table book with the depth of information of a reference work. Country Life.

British Oak

Constable

The British Oak is a comprehensive overview of everything that the iconic oak tree signifies to Britain and its people.
Archie Miles explores the rise of oak woods since the last Ice Age, placing the tree in its biological, cultural and economic context. We still speak of the 'heart of oak' that built the British Empire, such is its importance in industry, architecture and shipbuilding, while the oak's role in myth, art and literature took root in early civilisation and remains a rich imaginative resource. Included are: -Profiles of fifty of the most famous oaks in Britain with remarkable facts, stories and historic associations. -An examination of the disease, management and conservation issues facing oaks now and in the future. -Stunning photography complemented by a rich vein of archive material, much of which is published for the first time since the nineteenth century.
Praise for Archie Miles:
Silva has to be one of the best country books of the year, combining the opulent quality of a coffee-table book with the depth of information of a reference work. Country Life.

The British Oak

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Constable Robinson

Europe

BBC Books

Heritage Trees Wales

Nature & Ecology

Graffeg

The Malvern Hills: Travels Through Elgar Country (Classic Country Connections)

Travel

TRAFALGAR SQUARE +

One of a series of books which celebrate the rich and varied beauty of the English landscape. It explores the Malvern area - "Elgar country" - seeking out and recording the kind of scenery which inspired the intense love of nature and the English countryside with which Elgar's music is charged.

The Malvern Hills: Travels Through Elgar Country (Classic Country Companions)

An amazing journey around the nation’s oldest and most remarkable trees, Heritage Trees Wales is a collection of the most beautiful, historic, and important trees in Wales, from the well-known to those rarely seen. Steeped in history and surrounded by myth and legend, many of these trees dominate their surroundings with their physical and cultural presence. Others are more hidden from view. This stunning book by Archie Miles captures the full fascinating story of heritage trees in Wales. This magnificent collection is for everyone interested in the environment, ecology, history, and folklore of Wales. Published in association with The Tree Council, with support from Countryside Council for Wales and Forestry Commission Wales.

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