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"If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." "Outlook." Assembled from an enormous range of sources, this fascinating book is a mind-expanding compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Included are descriptions of old forests; forest customs, temples and sacred groves; mythical forest creatures such as witches, fairies, demons, wood spirits, the "wild huntsman," and wood nymphs. The author also recounts facts and fables about individual trees, including famous trees throughout the world, unusual trees, tree worship, people's transformation into trees, and disposal of the dead in trees as well as folklore about fossil trees, tree bark, leaves, thorns, diving rods, and Yule logs. This long-unavailable treasury of legend and lore will be welcomed by naturalists, anthropologists, students of folklore, and general readers alike. "A work which the curious will love to consult a book which should be in every upper school library, and at the hand of every one to whom reference to such things is important." "Saturday Review.""

This work offers a profound philosophical and psychological exploration of the multi-dimensional significance of home and the interwoven themes of homelessness and homesickness in contemporary global culture. Home as a particular dwelling place, as a cultural or national identity, as a safe temenos in therapy, and as a metaphor for the individuation process are analyzed expertly from multi-disciplinary perspectives and, more poignantly, through the sharing of diverse narratives that bear witness to lives lived and endured from memories of homes lost and regained. Peppa Pig: Sports Day is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help. From carpenters to artisans, the choices are plentiful when it comes to working with wood. How to decide? Pick up this comprehensive, portable reference including details on selecting and using more than 200 species of wood from around the world. Richly illustrated with over 400 photos and 200 drawings, each species gets full attention with its own photo, plus in-depth information on the wood's working properties, seasoning The Forest in Folklore and Mythology ebook pdf requirements, typical uses, and safety considerations. Special emphasis is given to wood figure and defects, as well as health hazards of working with certain woods. Drawings of the tree, leaf, flower, and fruit of most of the species are also included. Along with 200 full descriptions, another 200 species are handily listed in brief. Concise and informative, this is a great go-to (and "take it with you") resource for anyone working with wood at home or out in the field.

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Author: Alexander Porteous
Number of Pages: 320 pages
Published Date: 22 Feb 2002
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780486420103
Download Link: Click Here
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