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Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees

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    Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Greystone Books
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    Pages: 264 Illustrations and other contents: Full color illustrations throughout Language: English ISBN: 9781771649667 Categories: , , , , , ,

    ​​’As rich, satisfying and revelatory as a long walk in the woods.’ Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees What connects Robin Hood, the history of ink, fungi, Shakespeare and sorcery? In Oaklore, Jules Acton, an ambassador for The Woodland Trust, explores the incredibly diverse history of the ‘king of the woods’: from a source of food and shelter to its use in literature as a plot device and muse, its role as an essential ingredient in ink, and in mythology from across the British Isles as a sacred plant and precious resource. Acton’s infectious enthusiasm shines through in chapters that open with excerpts from oak-y poems, as well as tips for connecting with nature – like how to recognize bird songs and help moths and butterflies thrive. Meeting fellow oak-lovers along the way, and trees like Sherwood Forest’s Medusa Oak or the gargantuan Marton Oak in Cheshire, Acton plots an unforgettable journey through the tangled roots of the oak’s story, and that of Britain itself.

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    "With a plethora of nature books around, it can be very easy to miss a gem. And a gem is what Oaklore is. This is a very delightful delve into the world of the oak tree... and it uncovers a wealth of information that will keep you engaged from first to last." —Bird Watching Magazine "This enthusiastic and colourful account of the oak is laced with fascinating details [...] [t]he prose is chatty and approachable, and the contents wide-ranging and delightfully eclectic" —Scottish Field "Acton's adoration of her subject is evident throughout. [...] her writing is engaging and conversational in style but rich and detailed in its content." —The Field Magazine ​“As rich, satisfying and revelatory as a long walk in the woods.” —Peter Wohlleben, author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees “[T]he joyful verve with which Acton imparts wisdom gathered in the wild is impossible to resist.” —The Observer "[C]omprehensive and delightful....loaded with fascinating insights and anecdotes....Clever and utterly charming, Oaklore is a creative study of one of Britain’s most distinctive and important trees." —Foreword, STARRED review “What a joy to revel in the multifaceted world of our most iconic tree” —Chris Beardshaw “A treasure trove of information about the one tree everyone knows (or thinks they do), Oaklore is written with deep knowledge and an admirably light touch.” —Lev Parikian, author of Taking Flight “Oaklore takes us on a botanical exploration, during which we cover vast ground. Acton introduces us to an array of biodiversity that live and flourish on these stately trees—from roots to canopy, she deftly illustrates how oaks are "doorways into other worlds." The science in Oaklore is rich and approachable, covering everything from oaks and birdsong to wasp factories in branches. I am in awe of the oaken world around us!” —Lyndsie Bourgon, author of Tree Thieves "A joyful and imaginative exploration of these totemic trees." —Tristan Gooley, How to Read a Tree

    Author Biography

    Jules Acton – whose surname means ‘oak town’ – can trace her love of nature back to childhood. A former journalist, she has worked for the Woodland Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and WaterAid. She lives near Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, with her husband, Toby, and rescue dog, Pepe. This is her first book.