A mini field guide that is packed with information on the most common
wild flowers of Britain and the near Continent, which are illustrated
with full-color artworks.
This beautifully illustrated pocket field guide is packed with
information on the trees of Britain and the near Continent. It covers
more than 160 species, all of which are illustrated with superb
full-color artworks that show details of mature trees, leaves, growth
patterns and other interesting features. A concise written account
covering size, description, habitat, distribution and habits appears on
the same page as the illustrations for each species. The easy-to-follow
layouts and superb artworks help in accurate identification, making this
book an invaluable reference source.
It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential
information for the natural history enthusiast. To protect it against
the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic
wallet. A fold-out insert with at-a-glance pictures showing comparisons
between trees helps quick and easy identification of various species.
Renowned natural history artists including Cy Baker, David Daly, Colin
Emberson and Lyn Wells painted the illustrations.