The Oak Papers

Discover the profound connection between humanity and nature with 'The Oak Papers' by James Canton. This captivating trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2020, offers a thoughtful exploration of our relationship with one of nature's most enduring symbols: the oak tree. Delve into the journey of the Honywood Oak, a majestic tree that has stood since the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Canton’s introspective narrative invites readers to slow down and reconnect with the ecosystem that surrounds us, urging us to appreciate the often-overlooked wisdom of nature. With 256 pages of meditative prose, this book is perfect for nature enthusiasts, environmentalists, and anyone seeking solace in the natural world. 'The Oak Papers' is more than just a book; it’s a call to embrace the beauty and lessons of the trees. Enjoy free shipping on this exquisite title, though please note that combined shipping is not available for this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery as you embark on this enlightening journey through nature’s wisdom.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760642594
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 256


Description:
Oaks are born and die on the same patch of earth. It is that sure-footedness that is so appealing. Ancient oaks hold a powerful sense of the longevity of life. The sense of security, of attachment to place, enchants us. You can stand beneath a grand oak and know that your more distant ancestors did so too.

This is the story of one man's relationship to an ancient tree, the Honywood Oak. Colossal and wizened, it would have been a sapling when the Magna Carta was signed in 1215.

James Canton spent two years sitting with and studying this unique tree. It was an exercise in discipline- he needed to slow down in order to appreciate it fully, to tune in to it, to connect with the ecosystem that lives around, inside and under it.

In this stunning, meditative treatise, he examines our long-standing relationship with trees, a material as well as a source of myth and legend, and of solace. We no longer build our houses from the sturdy oak and its relatives, use them to fuel our fires or grind their seeds and nuts into flour in times of famine. Physically, we don't need them. Or do we? The natural world has lessons for us - if we slow down enough to listen.

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