And he writes well, turning what could have been a heavy read into a pleasure."-Ruth Pavey, Wood & Vale "Ginkgo is a rare work about a tree unlike any other. Just as comfortable with mentioning Goethe or Mozart as he is with Linnaeus, he comes across as humane, lively, engaging. read."-Michael Gross, Chemistry & Industry "Ginkgo trees were growing when the dinosaurs were alive and they still grow now - that is the wonder underpinning Peter Crane's remarkable book Ginkgo. "-Dr Graham Godfrey, The Biologist "he appeal of a life form that saw the dinosaurs come and go prevails and makes this book a fascinating. Those who read this book are likely to look upon the ginkgo tree with a sense of enchantment. He leaves no stone unturned in his quest to present the story of this remarkable tree. Ginkgo will inspire you to know and care for the organisms with which we share this planet in a new way."-Sandra Knapp, Nature "Peter Crane guides us through every aspect of the tree's provenance, at the same time using it to weave an enthralling tale of people, history, evolution and conservation. With its meticulous footnotes, satisfying referencing and gripping narrative, I can see this becoming a commuter's favorite for scientists and general readers alike. He also reminds us why conservation matters: 'Letting species go extinct when we have the power to intervene is like letting a library burn just when we are learning how to read.'"-Jane Owen, The Financial Times "This biography of the ginkgo tree offers a potent mix of science, history, and culture, exploring how plants have changed our lives and our planet.
This qualification is dwarfed by the depth of Crane's knowledge and the sparkle of his prose. "This intelligent, literate history is so enticing it will leave you greedy for more."-Dominique Browning, New York Times Book Review "You might think you'd have to be a scholarly sort of tree hugger to wrap your mind around GINKGO: The Tree That Time Forgot, by Peter Crane, but this intelligent, literate history is so enticing it will leave you greedy for more."-Dominique Browning, New York Times Book Review "It's a personable story, as Crane examines the fossil record seeking to trace the plant's evolution and the tree's cultural impact."-The Chicago Tribune "Ginkgo cranei, an extinct species of the family, is named after the author who lived beside the UK's oldest Ginkgo while he was director of Kew Gardens.
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