Eastern Trees (Peterson Field Guides) [Paperback]

George A. Petrides (Author), Janet Wehr (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 1988

The successor to Petrides's classic Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs, this is probably the most beautifully illustrated and cleverly organized guide to trees ever published. 96-page color insert, illustrations and maps.

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From the Publisher

An authoritative book that includes every tree that grows wild in eastern North America, north to the Arctic Ocean and south to the Gulf Coast, including the tropical trees of south Florida and the Florida keys. Using the unique system of identification employed in the author's other tree books, the 455 trees of the region are divided into six major groups according to conspicuous characteristics. Within those categories, trees that look alike are brought together and compared in text and illustration, regardless of whether they are related or not.

The color plates, beautifully painted by Janet Wehr, emphasize details that may not be present or clearly visible in a photograph. Differences between trees that resemble each other are pointed out also in distinctive comparison charts. With range maps, keys, descriptions, and illustrations, the user can identify trees at any season, even in leafless condition. Technical terminology is converted into plain English. The values of trees and their use by wildlife, Native Americans, and campers also are discussed.

About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (May 11, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395467322
• ISBN-13: 978-0395467329
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable!, May 15, 2011

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Ohioan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eastern Trees (Peterson Field Guides) (Paperback)

I am not a tree-cognizant person. I wish I were, but I'm not. So whenever I want to know what kind of tree I'm looking at in the forest, or in the suburbs or in the city, I need to consult a book on trees, and this book is fantastic. I love the way the book is organized, and how easy it is to look up trees by their trunk shape, their leaf structure, and the fruit they bear. I love the way I can learn about a tree's habitat and what tree family it belongs to. Plus there's a bit of history thrown in now and then, and I enjoy it. I am so glad I have this book, I use it a lot, and I highly recommend it to anybody who wants a guide to trees in the eastern US.

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5.0 out of 5 stars peterson feild guide to eastern trees, April 19, 2009

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Norah Warnock "NAW" (Vicksbrg, MS, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eastern Trees (Peterson Field Guides) (Paperback)

exactly what i was looking for. this book was listed as used- acceptable condition. It is actually in almost perfect condition. as close to brand new as a used book can get! Thanx Amazon and Thrift books!

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, December 13, 2008

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ross732 "ross732" (Brielle, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eastern Trees (Peterson Field Guides) (Paperback)

I have a lot of field guides and a lot of books on trees. I really like this one a lot. Also Peterson Guide to Edible Wild Plants and Birds are both great.