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The North American Sylva; Or, A Description Of The Forest Trees Of The United States, Canada And Nova Scotia. Not Described In The Work Of F. Andrew M

The North American Sylva; Or, A Description Of The Forest Trees Of The United States, Canada And Nova Scotia. Not Described In The Work Of F. Andrew M

Nutttall, Thomas

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Botany & HorticultureEnvironmental StudiesLawns, Trees, & Shrubs

ISBN10: 9354506038
ISBN13: 9789354506031
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 6 2021
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.70
Height: 0.69 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the great timbered continent as nineteenth-century botanist Thomas Nuttall maps it tree by tree. Trees tell their own history. The North American Sylva, Volume I is a richly observed botanical reference guide to north american forest trees, ranging from the familiar woods of the eastern states to rocky mountain tree species and the widening horizon of oregon territory flora, the Pacific shore, and the first confines of California. Written to complement and extend the francois michaux sylva, it brings a field naturalist's eye to bark, leaf, cone, and habitat, translating wild variety into clear forest tree taxonomy. More than a dendrology handbook, Nuttall's work captures a turning moment in science, when exploration, settlement, and classification raced westward together. As an arborist identification guide it rewards careful browsing, while serving as a dependable forestry student reference for names, distinguishing features, and range. The accompanying plates form an enduring botanical engravings collection, prized by collectors of 19th century botany and by anyone who loves the artistry of early natural history. Together they create an illustrated tree atlas for library and workshop alike, from conifers to broadleaves, with crisp, usable detail throughout America. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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