Heritage Trees of Penang. 21022. illus. XIII, 397 p. gr8vo. Harcover. Hardcover.

A celebration of 200 trees which form an integral part of the natural, cultural and urban heritage of Penang. This unique book covers a wide range of both forest and cultivated species, each with a special story to tell. Taken as a whole Heritage Trees of Penang weaves a rich tapestry of the past and present that demonstrates why Penang is such a remarkable place. Richly illustrated with 72 original watercolours and over 1,200 photographs, this invaluable guide is a beautiful and authoritative companion to Penangs botanical inheritance. (Publishers text). -Contents: Preface, About the Authors, Acknowledgements /Introduction / Street Trees planted along roadsides and public spaces in George Town / Garden Trees cultivated in Penang Botanic Gardens / Sacred Trees with spiritual or ceremonial value, found in temples and graveyards / Village Trees traditionally grown in kampungs for fruit, medicine and other uses / Forest Trees native species of the rainforest on Penang Hill / Coastal and Riverside Trees growing on sandy beaches and rocky headlands, in mangroves or along streams and rivers /Appendicesn/Scientific index / Index