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100 1 _aTyas, Robert,
_d1811-1879
245 1 0 _aWoodland Gleanings: Being an Account of British Forest-Trees
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-25
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Woodland Gleanings: Being an Account of British Forest-Trees" by Robert Tyas is a comprehensive account of the timber trees found primarily in the United Kingdom, written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both an informational guide and an appreciation of Britain’s woodland beauty, focusing specifically on the history, descriptions, botanical characteristics, and cultivation of various indigenous and introduced forest trees. It aims to deepen the reader's understanding of these trees and inspire a greater interest in the natural landscape. The opening of "Woodland Gleanings" introduces the reader to the rich and tranquil beauty of woodland settings, blending poetic reflections on nature with detailed observations about the trees themselves. Tyas begins by inviting readers to explore the charm of forest-dwelling trees, emphasizing their serene and majestic presence. He notes the appeal of different species in various seasons, casting a gaze on how they reflect both the majesty of nature and man's relationship with it. Additionally, the author foreshadows a detailed exploration of each tree species to follow, highlighting their significance to the environment, culture, and economy. Through this opening, Tyas establishes a grounded appreciation for the natural world that encourages a blend of scientific inquiry and aesthetic admiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTrees -- Great Britain -- Identification
653 _aForests and forestry -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41175
999 _c82014
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