"This book is a mine of information, without ever being bogged down in trivia. It gives such a vivid picture of the development and the decline, and the regional and even local variations, that it sends the researcher, or even the casual tourist, out into the landscape with new eyes. At the same time, it leaves much scope for more local research, providing many lines of enquiry. The text is supplemented by both modern and historic illustrations, excellent footnotes and a very full bibliography."
The Local Historian - June 2024

"A History of Trees" by dedicated wildlife and nature photographer Simon Wills is a unique and beautifully illustrated volume that reveals such fascinating topics as how trees got their names, what our ancestors thought about trees, and how trees were used in the past. A fascinating compilation of interesting stories that are not widely known, readers will learn that the nut from which tree was predicted to pay off the UK's national debt, and why Europe's most popular pear called the 'conference'. Simon Wills tells the history of twenty-eight common trees in an engaging and entertaining way, and every chapter is illustrated with his photographs. A simply fascinating and impressively informative read from cover to cover, "A History Of Trees" will prove to be an enduringly valued addition to community, college, and university collections. Read the full review [link=http://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/mar_19.htm#rc]here[/link]
Midwest Book Review

While I did have a few quibbles with the book, finding some entries were much shorter than others, as well as too much focus on certain geographical areas, overall, I quite liked this title. It also deserves a special shout out for the dedication alone, it did make me smile.
NetGalley, reviewed by Kat Munro