Thomas Pakenham celebrates the baobabthe towering, upside?down tree native to Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and beyond. Blending personal journeys with rich folklore, history and science, he explores these ancient giantssome 2,000 years oldwhose bark, fruit and majestic presence shaped cultures and landscapes. Illustrated with around 60 full?colour photographs, the book is both botanical travelogue and cultural meditation.
Dimensions:
22.5 x 19 x 1.8 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Publisher:
Jonathan Ball Publishers SA