Seeing the trees -- Diversity -- Home -- Away -- Wood in words -- Symbols and superstitions -- Stature -- The arts -- Conservation.
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More than any other tree, the oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. The oak has been adopted by many countries as a national symbol, particularly in Western Europe and the United States. This book examines this magnificent and ubiquitous tree, tracing its biological history in its many manifestations, natural and cultural.
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