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Author Huntington, Annie Oakes, 1875-1940
Author of introduction, etc. Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927
Illustrator Morse, Mary S.
Title Studies of trees in winter : A description of the deciduous trees of northeastern America
Original Publication Boston: Knight and Millet, 1901, pubdate 1902.
Note "Illustrated with colored plates by Mary S. Morse, and photographs by the author"
Credits Bob Taylor, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Studies of Trees in Winter" by Annie Oakes Huntington is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the characteristics of deciduous trees in Northeastern America during the winter months, exploring their structural features and beauty even when devoid of foliage. This work aims to provide readers with a deeper appreciation and knowledge of trees in their winter forms through careful observation and description. The opening of the text introduces the subject of winter tree studies, emphasizing the unique beauty observable in trees when their leaves are gone. The author discusses the distinct characteristics that make winter trees identifiable, such as their trunk shapes, bark textures, and the structure of twigs, buds, and leaf scars. Furthermore, the introduction by Charles S. Sargent highlights the joy of recognizing trees in winter, asserting that a proper understanding of their unique features leads to a greater admiration of their beauty throughout the seasons. Huntington's focus is not just on the aesthetic aspects; she also intends to aid readers in accurately identifying various tree species during winter, setting the ground for detailed studies of specific trees in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Trees -- North America
Subject Trees in winter
Category Text
EBook-No. 72953
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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