New Or Little Known North American Trees, Parts 1-4 (1899)

New Or Little Known North American Trees is a comprehensive guide to the trees of North America, written by Charles Sprague Sargent and first published in 1899. The book is divided into four parts, each containing detailed descriptions and illustrations of various species of trees found throughout the continent. Part One covers the trees of the eastern United States and Canada, including the American chestnut, sugar maple, and white oak. Part Two focuses on the trees of the western United States, such as the giant sequoia, Douglas fir, and Sitka spruce. Part Three covers the trees of Mexico and Central America, including the Montezuma cypress and the Mexican white pine. Finally, Part Four explores the trees of the West Indies and South America, including the Caribbean pine and the Brazil nut tree.In addition to detailed descriptions and illustrations of each tree species, the book also includes information on the history and uses of each tree, as well as its ecological significance. Sargent's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the natural world.From The Botanical Gazette, February, 1899.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.