Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree : A celebration of our connection with trees
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Embark on an aromatic odyssey through the forest with David George Haskell's 'Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree'. This captivating tome, lauded as the year's finest by Kate Humble, is a sensory feast for literary enthusiasts, fact-fanciers, and eco-warriors alike. Haskell, a sagacious and witty guide, rekindles our olfactory memories, reminding us of our inextricable bond with these woody wonders.

Each chapter unfurls a new fragrance: from the earthy musk of leaf litter to the pungent tang of woodsmoke, the resinous essence of pine to the astringent notes of tannin. The author invites readers to inhale the complex bouquet of life itself, exploring the evocative scents of trees through thirteen enlightening essays.

Picture, if you will, a perspiring highball glass in your grasp. Your nostrils flare at the aromatic embodiment of global trade: juniper's spiky herbaceousness, lime's Himalayan tang, and the bitter quinine bark from South American cinchona trees, all fizzing together in a perfect gin and tonic. One sip, and three continents converge on your palate.

Haskell doesn't merely describe; he prescribes. Readers are encouraged to take a 'tree inventory' of their abodes, marvelling at the ubiquity of arboreal products in our lives. For the clandestine tree-huggers among us, he suggests breathing in the scents of nearby trees: perhaps the rain-kissed aroma of pine, or the invigorating fragrance of a crushed eucalyptus leaf.

This book is a breath of fresh air, a treat not to be sneezed at. It's a transportive journey that sets the senses tingling, reminding us to pause and inhale the glorious complexity of our world. Whether you're a nature novice or a seasoned dendrophile, 'Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree' offers a fresh perspective on our aromatic allies.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781856754958
Book Author: David George Haskell
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Gaia Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Book Dimensions: 111 x 177 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-01-09
Book Pagination: 192 pages
Book Weight: 152g
Why Sherlock & Pages?

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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