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Conifers of the New England Acadian Forest : a cultural history

Title
Conifers of the New England Acadian Forest : a cultural history / Steve Keating.
ISBN
9781625347886
162534788X
9781625347879
1625347871
9781685750626
Publication
Amherst : Bright Leaf, [2024]
Physical Description
xi, 269 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Notes
"An imprint of University of Massachusetts Press."
Summary
"Why did white pine help spark the American Revolution? How did balsam aid the development of germ theory? What does hemlock have to do with making leather? In Conifers of the New England-Acadian Forest, microbiologist Steve Keating explores how conifers influenced the course of human history, writing in a style that is both scientific and accessible. Keating's study focuses on one of the most forested and wild ecoregions in North America, which extends into New York, New England, and Canada and includes Acadia National Park. Here, spruces, firs, and cedars of the northern boreal forest mix with hemlocks and pines of more temperate climates. This combination helps create the appearance, aroma, and ecology of the region, and the trees' unique botanical traits have been ingeniously utilized by numerous peoples including Iroquois and French explorers, beer brewers, and shipbuilders. Keating concludes with identification guides for the conifers and where they can be found in Acadia National Park"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
Confiers of the New England-Acadian Forest
Other formats
Online version: Keating, Steve. Conifers of the New England-acadian forest Amherst : Bright Leaf, [2024]
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 01, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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