From the dawn of human history men have worshipped trees, for even in the earliest days the influences of the forests were as vital in our lives as those of the sun and rain, the winds, the waters and the plains and mountains... (from the Introduction)

{HISTORY} 

From that first line in the Introduction to the all the pages that follow, this book is one big romantic tribute to the giants that live among us. First published in 1946, The Best Loved Trees of America features 59 species that dot our landscape and delight our hearts. With a bevy of interesting fun facts and history, you'll find familiar favorites here like the Red Maple, the American Beech and the Flowering Dogwood along with others that don't always get as much attention like the Cottonwood, the Pepperridge, the Persimmon and the Sassafras. Included also are dramatic photographs of each tree, the leaves they hold, and the seeds they make, which is helpful in identifying which tree is which in your own landscape. 

With awe and appreciation and an incredibly engaging voice, the author Robert S. Lemmon shares each trees distinct personality  - what sets them apart from others, the wildlife that favors them, how they grow and affect the space they inhabit, where they flourish best and helpful information should you want to seek out a specific variety for your own garden space. He describes why people love certain trees, how they affected history, our American landscape and the particular regions in which they thrive. In other words - it's a completely unique and fascinating look at the one component in our landscape that we often take for granted yet completely depend upon for visual beauty and contentment. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

-1973 American Garden Guild Edition

- 254 pages

- Features 59 trees and 293 black and white photographs

- Detailed index

- Book Club Edition

{CONDITION}

In gorgeous vintage condition. All pages are clean and bright and contain no markings. The spine is tight and all pages are intact. There some slight chipping to the top edge of the dust jacket. 

{SIZE}

Measures 5.75" inches (width) x 8.5" inches (length) x 1" inch (thickness)

{WHY THIS IS ESPECIALLY MARVELOUS}

For writing like this (about the Pignut Hickory)...

In the minds of born and bred country people the characteristics and associations of certain trees often endow them with personality as well defined as those of human beings. Somber or gay, delicate or rugged, friendly or aloof - much of your impression of some tree over the years is keyed by the circumstances under which you first came to know it well.