Ladders to heaven
Shanahan, Mike2018
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They are trees of life and trees of knowledge. They are wish-fulfillers, rainforest royalty, more precious than gold. They are the fig trees, and they have affected humanity in profound but little-known ways. 'Ladders to Heaven' tells their amazing story. Fig trees fed our pre-human ancestors, influenced diverse cultures and played key roles in the dawn of civilisation. They feature in every major religion, starring alongside Adam and Eve, Krishna and Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad. This is no coincidence - fig trees are special. They evolved when giant dinosaurs still roamed and have been shaping our world ever since. These trees intrigued Aristotle and amazed Alexander the Great. They were instrumental in Kenya's struggle for independence and helped restore life after Krakatoa's catastrophic eruption.
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Ladders to heaven / Mike Shanahan.
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Imprint:
London : Unbound, 2018.
Collation:
224 pages ; 20 cm
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Originally published: 2016.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781783525805 (pbk)
Dewey class:
583.6'48583.648
Language:
English
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BRN:
2658791
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