This book is a comprehensive guide to the trees indigenous to North America, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and from Canada to the southern states. It covers both familiar species and lesser-known varieties. The author presents a wealth of information on the identification, morphology, and cultural significance of these trees, including detailed descriptions of their leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and wood. Drawing on the works of renowned naturalists such as Thoreau, Emerson, and Burroughs, the book provides a rich literary context for understanding the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The author delves into the historical evolution of North American forests, tracing their origins to the pre-glacial period and exploring their adaptations to changing environmental conditions. This book offers not only a scientific exploration of trees but also a deeper understanding of their ecological importance and their place in the cultural heritage of the continent. The authorâ s insightful observations offer a lasting testament to the intricate beauty and resilience of North Americaâ s rich arboreal legacy.
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"The New York Times [in June 1900] pronounced it 'well-written and thoroughly interesting'... The reviewer concludes: 'The book... should add new interest to the coming summer for many to whom Nature is practically a sealed book, as well as heighten the pleasure of others to whom she has long been dear.' " - from the Introduction"
Carol Poh Miller is a historical consultant in Cleveland, Ohio, and has written widely on local history and architecture. Anne Raver writes about gardens, landscape design, and the natural world for the New York Times
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the trees indigenous to North America, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and from Canada to the southern states. It covers both familiar species and lesser-known varieties. The author presents a wealth of information on the identification, morphology, and cultural significance of these trees, including detailed descriptions of their leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and wood. Drawing on the works of renowned naturalists such as Thoreau, Emerson, and Burroughs, the book provides a rich literary context for understanding the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The author delves into the historical evolution of North American forests, tracing their origins to the pre-glacial period and exploring their adaptations to changing environmental conditions. This book offers not only a scientific exploration of trees but also a deeper understanding of their ecological importance and their place in the cultural heritage of the continent. The authorââ â¢s insightful observations offer a lasting testament to the intricate beauty and resilience of North Americaââ â¢s rich arboreal legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440078651_0
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