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~ Donald Peattie (Author), Paul H. Landacre (Illustrator), Robert Finch (Introduction) "PINES are recognized by their resinous wood and their needle-like leaves which are found in bundles of 2 to 5 and enclosed at base in..." (more)
Key Phrases: thick paler sapwood, meshed veinlets, becoming light reddish brown, New York, New England, North Carolina (more...)
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"Both poetically evocative and deep with scholarly information . . . The descriptions amount to essays in human ecology." -- Thomas Lyon


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One of two genuine classics of American nature writing now in paperback; the other is A Natural History of Western Trees.

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  • Paperback: 606 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (June 27, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395581745
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395581742
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #666,949 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to the natural history of US forests., May 6, 1999
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This book provides some fascinating information on the natural history of the major tree species of the east and central U.S. While some species are covered in much greater detail than others, and other species are completely excluded from mention, the book is still fascinating reading for those interested in the commercial uses, wildlife value, and historical impact that trees have had in this area of the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly the best overall book on trees..., July 3, 2002
By William Kreiner (HAWTHORNE, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This book and its companion volume, "A Natural History of Western Trees," are by far the most detailed accounts of the trees of North America. It's truly too bad the author didn't have the chance to complete the third book in this series: "Southern Trees." Never have I read a richer, more lovingly or enthusiastically written description of trees. Aside from being packed with facts, the books offer a glimpse of man's interaction with trees and teaches one how to interact with them and respect them. The author's enthusiasm is contagious!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for tree lovers, February 11, 2002
By Paul Forster (Minnesota , USA) - See all my reviews
This is a great book for tree lovers.Though not very good for identification(one of the field guides would be better for that),this is an excellent book for the reader who has already learned to identify the various trees and now wants to learn something about them.The short,non-technical articles cover a host of topics,from botany and historical reports to the author's personal acquaintance with the various trees discussed.
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