Ancient Woodland: Its History, Vegetation and Uses in England

Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Rackham, O.
Published by: Castlepoint Press

Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket: Near Fine.
Light spotting to top closed edge and light thumb marks to closed fore-edge of textblock, otherwise crisp, clean and bright inside and out incl. DJ. Since its publication in 1980 Oliver Rackham’ book, described by D L Wigston as “this monumental text,” has been the definitive work on the subject and an essential tool for the historical ecologist. The first edition has proved to be a major contribution to British vegetation ecology. It has been obligatory reading for scientists working on any aspect (ecological, botanical, zoological, pedological, geographical, etc.) of the woodland types described in the book. Of equal importance was the way it illuminated for historical geographers the extent and nature of woodlands in medieval and Tudor England, and the groundbreaking work on the economic and social history of woods, viewed by Wigston as “unique in style and subject matter.” Castlepoint Press is delighted to announce a new, extended edition, bringing to fruition nearly 23 years of additional research by Oliver Rackham. The result is 9 new chapters, an updated and extended bibliography, while over 240 colour photographs, and more than 80 new diagrams and charts enhance the original, pioneering text.
ISBN: 1897604270