White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree by John Pastor block printing bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking

bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking

reducing your yields and costing you time and money

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as in Zane Grey's "The First Thousand-Pounder" and Ron Rash's "Their Ancient Glittering Eyes

Close the book confident in your ability to select plants and design concepts that work in your region

White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree by John Pastor block printing bestselling author of Pippi LongstockingAmerica was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation's ships and houses, barns, and bridges. It became a symbol of independence, adorning the Americans' flag at Bunker Hill, and an economic engine, generating three times more wealth than the California gold rush. Yet this popularity came at a cost: by the end of the 19th century, clear cutting had decimated much of America's white pine