Historic American Trees (1922)

Historic American Trees is a book written by Katharine Stanley Nicholson and published in 1922. The book is a compilation of stories about notable trees in America and their historical significance. The author describes the trees' physical characteristics, location, and the events that took place under their shade. The book covers a wide range of trees, including those that witnessed historical events, such as George Washington's cherry tree and the Liberty Tree, as well as trees that were planted as memorials to famous people or events. The author also includes information about the cultural and religious significance of some trees, such as the Wishing Tree and the Council Tree. The book is illustrated with photographs of the trees and the places where they are located. Overall, Historic American Trees is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, botany, or nature.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.