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100 1 _aNatesh, S.,
_eauthor.
_9784420
245 1 0 _aIconic trees of India :
_b75 natural wonders
260 _aNew Delhi :
_bRoli books,
_c2024.
264 1 _aNew Delhi :
_bRoli Books,
_c2024.
300 _a251p, 5 unnumbered pages :
_billustrations (colour), 1 map (colour) ;
_c24 cm
500 _aIncludes index.
520 _aIconic Trees of India is a celebration of the country’s most remarkable trees that have stood witness to its vibrant history and become envoys of its culture. Complemented by original watercolours, the book details each legendary tree along with its historical and cultural importance. What makes a giant sequoia in Kashmir the loneliest tree of India? What is the dark history behind a peepal tree near Jabalpur? And how does a banyan tree in Hoskote host millions of bees? The answers to these questions and many more are told in detail, weaving together culture, communities, folklore and socio-political commentary.
521 _aWith the rising importance of trees in the fight against climate change, Iconic Trees of India is a captivating read, packed with astonishing information that reawakens our sense of wonder at the fascinating world we live in.
650 0 _aHistoric trees
_zIndia.
_9784421
700 1 _aBhowmick, Sagar,
_eillustrator.
_9784422
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