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The Man Who Made Things out of Trees

By: Robert Penn
Narrated by: Robert Penn
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Man Who Made Things out of Trees.

Robert Penn cut down an ash tree to see how many things could be made from it. After all, ash is the tree we have made the greatest and most varied use of over the course of human history. Journeying from Wales across Europe and Ireland to the USA, Robert finds that the ancient skills and knowledge of the properties of ash, developed over millennia making wheels and arrows, furniture and baseball bats, are far from dead.

The book chronicles how the urge to understand and appreciate trees still runs through us all like grain through wood.

©2015 Robert Penn (P)2015 Penguin Audio
Biological Sciences Botany & Plants Crafts & Hobbies Outdoors & Nature Science
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A perfect demonstration of effortless mindfulness. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and, surprisingly, relaxing read. Some parts are almost as if listening to a guided meditation; I will be listening again!

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