What the Trees See

A fascinating and revelatory history of Australia told through the elemental and elegant device of its trees. Carefully researched, thoughtfully composed, and immensely revealing. Witty takes the trees of Australia – the icons, the beloved and the obscure – and hangs from their boughs a chain of stories about plants, history, humans, transportation, migration, celebration and loss. He tells us things we ought to know about this continent and its past, and lovingly describes the living trees that have witnessed what has come, and which may – if we revere them enough – accompany us into the future. If you love trees, or even if you don’t, this book will offer you a vision of Australia you’ve never seen before. -- Kate Holden A wonderful and deeply researched book revealing, on occasion for the first time, the true history of some of Australia’s most astonishing plants. -- Tim Flannery Fascinating and revelatory -- Kate Holden Wonderful and deeply researched -- Tim Flannery