FROM COASTAL WILDERNESS TO FRUITED PLAIN - A HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IN TEMPERATE NORTH AMERICA FROM 1500 TO THE PRESENT 1993-1994 WITH THOMAS COLE'S THE OXBOW PRINT ON FRONT COVER

Great Britain: Cambridge University Press. NF/NF. 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 052139452x . Just a reminder that the author's "present" is 1993/1994. In near fine condition with the only usage showing is embossed stamp os previous owner on free front endpaper. Dust jacket also in Near FIne condition. A very interesting book that any American concerned about the environment should read. Contains b/s photos showing the character and demise of the presettlement vegetation of the Northeast and Midwest. Information on the forest primeval, lumber industry for building and fuel by the farmer and various industries, the impoverished fauna, legislated landscape, common and scientific names of trees mentioned, sediment disposition, grasslands, etc. If you truly love the land, then there should not be a dry eye that is reading this. Gift quality condition. If a photo is showing with this description it is not from us. If you would like a photo, please request one. Need to send a gift? We offer free domestic drop delivery, free gift wrapping and card for almost any occasion. Just let us know the occasion and your message. Glossy pages has made this book heavier than normal therefore causing added s/h for our international customers. Please email your country prior to purchasing. ; Textbook; 6 1/8 x 9 1/4; 451+xxxiv pages .