William Bryant Logan. Sprout Lands. Tending the Endless Gift of Trees. Order Today. Air. The Restless Shaper of the World. Order Today. Oak. The Frame of Civilization. From the scientific and practical to the philosophical and spiritual, Logan amazes readers with the connections between Homo and Quercus., Oak has plenty to teach us In his own way, Logan is restoring knowledge that disappeared, and in the end it is his passion for the trees themselves that makes this book remarkable., Oak trees have participated in a surprising swath of human history, and now 5/5(2). The Frame of Civilization. by William Bryant Logan (Author) "A dazzling book, full of knowledge and rare wisdom, too" —Thomas Pakenham, author of Remarkable Trees of the World.
'A dazzling book, full of knowledge and rare wisdom, too' —Thomas Pakenham, author of Remarkable Trees of the World, Oak, The Frame of Civilization, William Bryant Logan, May we recommend Oak: The Frame of Civilization by William Bryant Logan). American White Oak especially is deserving of its enduring popularity domestically, and it is even more popular in the export market. In fine furniture, flooring, doors, veneers, exterior applications, millwork, barrels, and as an artistic medium, American White Oak. William Logan's Oak is an utterly fascinating story and, in a strange way, a humbling one.". " [Logan] uses oak as a prism through which to view the rise of human civilization, examining the ways in which human use of oak became more sophisticated. It's an interesting way to sift through human history, and yields interesting insights.".
Oak: The Frame of Civilization. Professional arborist and award-winning nature writer William Bryant Logan deftly relates the delightful history of the reciprocal relationship between humans and oak trees since time immemorial. For centuries these supremely adaptable, generous trees have supported humankind in nearly every facet of life. William Logan’s Oak is an utterly fascinating story and, in a strange way, a humbling one.”. “ [Logan] uses oak as a prism through which to view the rise of human civilization, examining the ways in which human use of oak became more sophisticated. It’s an interesting way to sift through human history, and yields interesting insights.”. William Bryant Logan makes a good case for this idea. Then he follows the relationship of humans with oaks through the centuries. During the journey, he tells of archaeological discoveries showing that people skillfully used various tools to build large and complex structures during the bronze age and before.
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