Description

The Trees at Mount Vernon is a book written by Charles Sprague Sargent and published in 1917. The book is a detailed account of the trees and forests that were present on the Mount Vernon estate, the former plantation of George Washington, located in Virginia. Sargent, who was a renowned botanist and the first director of the Arnold Arboretum, provides a comprehensive survey of the trees and their history, including their origin, growth, and uses. He also includes descriptions of the various species of trees that were planted on the estate, as well as their characteristics and the conditions that allowed them to thrive. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs that depict the trees and the landscape of Mount Vernon. Overall, The Trees at Mount Vernon is a fascinating and informative account of the natural beauty and ecological significance of one of America's most historic sites.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.