The Tree Identification Book

George Wellington Dillingham Symonds

ISBN 10: 0688050395 / ISBN 13: 9780688050399

Published by William Morrow, 1958

About this Item

This book is divided into two sections, Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys section provides an easy visual comparison of details to narrow the identification of a tree to one of a small group--the family or genus. The Master Pages then further narrow the differences within a family group to determine the exact species of the tree. More than 1500 photographs, many shown in actual size, are used to provide details such as, leaves, fruit, etc. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Dampness has seeped into more than just the cover. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is moderately loose. Some pages are falling out. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tree Identification Book
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Publication Date: 1958
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688050395
• ISBN 13: 9780688050399
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis

A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods.

The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group -- the family or genus.

Then, in the Master Pages, the species of the tree is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, thus eliminating all other possibilities. The details of the Oak trees on this plate are an example of the system.

All of the more than 1500 photographs were made specifically for use in this book and were taken either in the field or of carefully collected specimens. Where possible, details such as leaves, fruit, etc., appear in actual size, or in the same scale.

Product Description

Paperback. Pub Date: 1973 Pages: 272 in Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees - and an important supplement to existing botanical methods The book is On in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages . The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike. narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group - the family or genus. Then. in the Master Pages. the species of the tree is determined. with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group. thus eliminating all other possibilities. The details of the Oak trees on this plate ...