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"An arboreal odyssey" - NATURE. "One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" - DAILY MAIL. Discover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Droris number one bestseller ... . Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.. In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to Indias sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.. Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlins Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.. Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.. Perfect for fans of Peter Wohllebens The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.. "An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel" - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. "Reads like a love song to the natural world, brimming with ancient anecdotes contained within the earth" - CULTURE TRIP
About the Author
Jonathan Drori is author of AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY TREES, published by Laurence King in May 2018.AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY TREES, beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc, is about eighty different trees species and their intricate relationships with people, animals and other plants. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.Unusually, Jon combines interests in nature, environment and science communication with experience in technology, history and culture. Attracted by greasepaint and lights, Jon was a BBC Executive Producer and Director, responsible for more than fifty popular BBC science and technology documentaries and series. He still makes short films for plant and seed-collecting expeditions and is also known for several TED talks on pollen, seeds, and the dirty little tricks that flowers play. (They have been viewed more than 3 million times on www.ted.com) .Jon is Trustee of The Eden Project, a member of the Council of Ambassadors of the WWF and a former trustee of The Woodland Trust and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.He is Chairman of Ravensbourne University London, a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Zoological Society of London, a full voting member of BAFTA and a Visiting Professor at Bristol University, specialising in science misconceptions.Jon was made CBE by H. M. The Queen in December 2006.
