Abstract
THE subject of forest trees is such an attractive one and is just now so much to the fore that the little book at the head of our list ought to have a warm reception. It is well illustrated by thirty-two coloured drawings of trees, their leaves, flowers, and fruits, and the text is simply and well written. For children such a work is invaluable, and will enable them to identify trees with great ease. At the present time, when so much ruthless destruction is being effected in country districts by the wholesale felling of young and old timber, it is urgently necessary to emphasise the value of trees. This little book should be especially useful, not only in teaching the different kinds and their uses, but also in nurturing that affection for the noblest of plants which must be more widely entertained if the policy of devastation is to be checked.
Article PDF
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Simple Studies in Natural History 2 . Nature 80, 192–193 (1909). https://doi.org/10.1038/080192b0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/080192b0