In the bestselling tradition of Michael Pollan's "Second Nature," this fascinating and unique historical work tells the remarkable story of the relationship between Americans and trees across the entire span of our nation's history.
Record details
ISBN:9781439193549 (hbk.)
ISBN:1439193541 (hbk.)
ISBN:9781439193587 (pbk.)
ISBN:1439193584 (pbk.)
ISBN:9781439193600 (ebk.)
ISBN:1439193606 (ebk.)
Physical Description:print vii, 406 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Edition:1st Scribner hardcover ed.
Publisher:New York : Scribner, 2012.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 380-389) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: The death of Prometheus -- From discovery to revolution -- The fruits of union -- The unrivaled nature of America -- Forests of commerce -- A changing consciousness -- New frontiers -- Under attack -- Trees as good soldiers and citizens -- Postwar prosperity -- The environmental era.
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