Publisher's Synopsis
The Evergreen Trees of Colorado is a comprehensive guidebook written by Burton Orange Longyear in 1908. The book provides a detailed description of the various species of evergreen trees found in Colorado. It covers the taxonomy, morphology, and natural history of the trees, including their growth patterns, distribution, and ecological roles. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the general characteristics of evergreen trees, including their anatomy, physiology, and ecology. The second part provides a detailed account of each species of evergreen tree found in Colorado, including the ponderosa pine, the Douglas fir, the blue spruce, and the lodgepole pine. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs and drawings, which help to identify the different species of trees. It also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a list of references for further reading. Overall, The Evergreen Trees of Colorado is an informative and well-researched guidebook that is useful for anyone interested in the natural history of Colorado's forests.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.
