Manual of the Trees of North America (Exclusive of Mexico) Volume One

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is noticeable wear along the edges and corners, but the spine remains intact. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket present, which is typical for this edition. ##

"Manual of the Trees of North America (Exclusive of Mexico) Volume One" by Charles Sprague Sargent is a comprehensive guide to the diverse tree species found across North America, excluding Mexico. Published by Dover Publications, Inc. in 1965, this is the second corrected edition, offering an unabridged and unaltered republication of the 1922 edition. This volume is part of a two-volume set, and features 783 detailed illustrations by Charles Edward Faxon and Mary W. Gill, providing visual aids for tree identification. Sargent, a former director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, brings authoritative expertise to this work. This edition is particularly valuable for botanists and natural history enthusiasts due to its detailed taxonomy and historical significance. The book is in hardcover format, although it does not include a dust jacket. The condition is good, with some signs of wear typical of its age. ##