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Sinopsis
The Human Side of Trees: Wonders of the Tree World is a book written by Royal Dixon and originally published in 1917. It explores the relationship between humans and trees, examining the many ways in which trees have impacted human culture, history, and daily life. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the tree world. The first section discusses the beauty and majesty of trees, exploring the many different types of trees found around the world and the unique characteristics that make each one special. The second section delves into the history of trees, examining their role in ancient cultures, religions, and mythologies. The third section explores the practical uses of trees, from providing shelter and food to serving as a source of fuel and medicine. The fourth section looks at the ecological importance of trees, examining their role in maintaining the balance of nature and the impact of deforestation on the planet. The final section of the book focuses on the future of trees, discussing the importance of conservation and sustainable forestry practices. Throughout the book, Dixon emphasizes the importance of trees in human life and encourages readers to appreciate and protect these vital resources. Overall, The Human Side of Trees: Wonders of the Tree World is a fascinating exploration of the many ways in which trees have shaped our world and our relationship with nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in environmentalism, history, or the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
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The lignum-vitffi, with its dainty blue flowers in their setting of green leaves, is a veritable sprite of the woods (I n Colors). Frontispiece FACING PAGE In the woods is perpetual youth 4A tree-city in I daho, where pine, tamarack, and cedar dwell together in perfect accord 5T he sturdy, wind-defying yellow pine 22 The American elm is fairy-like in early spring 23 Where cypress trees rise above the water on root-stilts ... 36 AN ew Jersey tree which had its back hopelessly crippled in youth but which still grows gamely 37 The silver fir ornaments itself with beautiful brown cone-buttons (I n Colors) 50 In springtime the horsechestnut is the most gaily attired of trees .56 The southern live oaks deck themselves with a bridal-veil of Spanish moss 57 Educated date palms which have attained unusual luxuriance .. 66 This curious tree shows purple beech grafted on American beech .67 The hickory often branches in a wild, irregular way .... 78 This western juniper has had a quiet, placid life 79 A goosequill redwood rearing its young within its own body .. 100 A group of southern pines which have sent long trunks upward to search for light and air 101 The banana tree yields a fruit which is becoming a nutritious staple all over the world 108 The tropical bamboo is an extremely useful tree to man .. .109 The pomette bleue is a manufacturer of beauty and charm for its less lovely neighbors (I n Colors) ..
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The Human Side Of Trees: Wonders Of The Tree World (1917)
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Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1163943029
ISBN 13: 9781163943021
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Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
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