The Man Who Climbs Trees by James Aldred
Tells the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees. This book blends James' personal story, a love of nature and his fascination with the majesty of trees.
A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance, packed with astonishing—and sometimes gruesome—encounters with wild creaturesJames Aldred is an old-school hero, and his thrilling recollections of a life of adventure driven by a love for trees will give you new reverence for the beauties and mysteries of the natural world. * Helen Macdonald *
The giant trees, described by James Aldred, are full of wonder and his fascinating book is a story of real adventure * Peter Wohlleben, author of the international bestseller THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES *
A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective from the arms of the world’s giants * Chris Packham *
Passionate and courageous, in his masterpiece of a memoir, James Aldred reminds us that the sweet green world around us is as alive as any creature--and trees are wondrous individuals with deep truths to tell. This is a book filled with beauty, suspense and revelation. I loved it! * Sy Montgomery, author of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS *
[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book -- Brian Viner * Dail Mail BOOK OF THE WEEK *
The giant trees, described by James Aldred, are full of wonder and his fascinating book is a story of real adventure * Peter Wohlleben, author of the international bestseller THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES *
A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective from the arms of the world’s giants * Chris Packham *
Passionate and courageous, in his masterpiece of a memoir, James Aldred reminds us that the sweet green world around us is as alive as any creature--and trees are wondrous individuals with deep truths to tell. This is a book filled with beauty, suspense and revelation. I loved it! * Sy Montgomery, author of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS *
[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book -- Brian Viner * Dail Mail BOOK OF THE WEEK *
James is an Emmy winning documentary cameraman specialising in wildlife and filming at height. He has spent the last 20 years working regularly with the BBC and National Geographic to explore and help document the wonders of this tree-top world. He has worked on many acclaimed productions along the way - including numerous David Attenborough projects (such as Life of Mammals & Planet Earth etc) and has been BAFTA / RTS award nominated several times.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780753545874 |
| ISBN 10 | 075354587X |
| Title | The Man Who Climbs Trees |
| Author | James Aldred |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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