Author: Hageneder, Fred

Many people today take the presence of trees for granted, unaware of their greater significance in stabilizing Earth's ecology, or the veneration bestowed on them by ancient peoples. Hageneder's The Spirit of Trees captivated readers with a passionate and informed account of the natural life and ecology of trees. In this companion volume, he takes a wide-ranging look at the symbolism and cultural meaning of trees around the world, evoking customs, images and meanings of the forest from the Stone Age to modern times. 224 pp.