The Age of Wood

"The Age of Wood" explores the fascinating and essential role that wood and trees have played in the evolution of human civilization, from our ancestors' use of wooden tools to the rise and fall of empires. Drawing on research from diverse fields, including primatology, archaeology, and engineering, author Roland Ennos shows how the unique properties of wood have profoundly shaped our bodies, societies, and lives. This compelling and authoritative work argues that for the benefit of our planet, we must return to traditional ways of growing, using, and understanding trees.