Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees [Hardcover] Farmer, Jared

Description: Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees [Hardcover] Farmer, Jared Product Overview Format: Hardcover The epic story of the planet’s oldest trees and the making of the modern world Humans have always revered long-lived trees. But as historian Jared Farmer reveals in Elderflora, our veneration took a modern turn in the eighteenth century, when naturalists embarked on a quest to locate and precisely date the oldest living things on earth. The new science of tree time prompted travelers to visit ancient specimens and conservationists to protect sacred groves. Exploitation accompanied sanctification, as old-growth forests succumbed to imperial expansion and the industrial revolution. Taking us from Lebanon to New Zealand to California, Farmer surveys the complex history of the world’s oldest trees, including voices of Indigenous peoples, religious figures, and contemporary scientists who study elderflora in crisis. In a changing climate, a long future is still possible, Farmer shows, but only if we give care to young things that might grow old. Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books; 1st edition (October 18, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0465097847 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.45 x 1.65 x 9.6 inches Best Sellers Rank: #53,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #36 in Natural History (Books) #44 in Trees in Biological Sciences #496 in U.S. State & Local History #36 in Natural History (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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