Ebook: American canopy: the role of trees in the shaping of a nation

Explains how the story of trees in America reflects the nation's history, discussing the use of pines for British warships, the California orange groves that lured pioneers, and the enduring symbolism of trees for communities.;Introduction: The Death of Prometheus -- From Discovery to Revolution -- The Fruits of Union -- The Unrivaled Nature of America -- Forests of Commerce -- A [New] Consciousness -- New Industry and Growth -- Under Attack -- Trees as Good Soldiers and Citizens -- Postwar Prosperity -- The Environmental Era.