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Tios author of this work does not attempt to give elaborate scientific descriptions of trees, neither does he try to reveal anything that is new; rather, by delving into ancient tomes, he has brought to light much that is old but interesting. His researches are confined to the commoner kinds of trees and shrubs, and more particularly to native species. He has gathered together a good deal of historical information, and the chapter entitled “Remarks on Forest Scenery” is particularly interesting, dealing as it does with English woodlands from the time of the Roman invasion to modern times. In his descriptions of the various species the author makes good use of the many legends and lyrics concerning trees and forests that are to be found in old sylvicultural works.
The New Book of Trees.
By Marcus Woodward C. Dillon McGurk. Pp. 310. (London: A. M. Philpot, Ltd., n.d.) 12s. 6d. net.
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The New Book of Trees . Nature 119, 742 (1927). https://doi.org/10.1038/119742b0
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