Yew
Fred Hageneder
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Yew
Published
2023
Publisher
Reaktion Books, Limited
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9781789147216
Description
"Botanists around the world marvel at the unique characteristics of the yew, Europe’s most ancient species of tree. It is a ‘conifer’ without resin or cones but with juicy scarlet fruits that feed many birds and animals; it has foliage that is poisonous to livestock but which wild animals can eat; and though it has an extraordinarily low rate of photosynthesis, it can grow where other tree seedlings and plants just wither and die. The yew’s lower branches can root themselves, and it can also produce ‘interior roots’ inside a hollowing trunk, renewing itself from the inside out. It was in the Palaeolithic Era that humans were first struck by the yew’s regenerative powers and began to associate it with concepts of life and death, the afterlife and eternity. Yew trees can be found at the sacred sites of Native Americans and Buddhists, and Shinto shrines in Japan, as well as in Christian churchyards, where they became a symbol of the Resurrection"--Back cover.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Yew?
This edition of Yew has approximately 208 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Yew?
For most readers, Yew typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Yew?
The estimated word count for Yew is approximately 52,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Yew?
Yew was written by Fred Hageneder.
When was Yew published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.