Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree

Autor*innen

• Haskell David

Parameter

• Meinungsjournalismus & Essays
• Natur
• Ökologie
• Sachliteratur

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Eclectic, brilliant, and beautifully written, this book reboots our aromatic memory, highlighting our connection to trees. It offers a transportive olfactory journey through the forest, with each chapter summoning a new aroma: leaf litter, woodsmoke, pine resin, and more. The author serves as a knowledgeable and witty companion, guiding readers to breathe in the world around them. The narrative connects deeply with trees through scents tied to emotions and memories. Thirteen essays explore evocative aromas, from the smell of freshly printed pages to the calming scent of Linden blossom, and even the ingredients of a perfect gin & tonic. Imagine holding a highball glass beaded with cool moisture, inhaling the herbal odour of European juniper berries, and tasting the convergence of three continents with each sip. Each essay invites readers to engage in practices, such as taking a tree inventory of their surroundings to appreciate the many ways trees enrich our lives. For those who’ve ever hugged a tree in secret, the book encourages you to breathe in the scents of nearby trees, from the refreshing aroma of eucalyptus leaves to the earthy smell of pine after rain. This work is a celebration of nature's complexity and an invitation to reconnect with the world.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback