Sinopsis:
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.
Reseña del editor:
Excerpt from Our Native Trees and How to Identify Them: A Popular Study of Their Habits and Their Peculiarities
The trees described in this volume are those indigenous to the region extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains and from Canada to the northern boun darics of the southern states; together with a few well known and naturalized foreign trees such as the Horse chestnut, Lombardy Poplar, Ailanthus and Sycamore Maple.
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