Trees in Paradise
Book description
At the intersection of plants and politics, Trees in Paradise is an examination of ecological mythmaking and conquest. The first Americans who looked out over California saw arid grasslands and chaparral, and over the course of generations, they remade those landscapes according to the aesthetic values and economic interests of…
Why read it?
1 author picked Trees in Paradise as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This fascinating book answers questions you never thought to ask. What would Southern California be without citrus groves or palm trees? Why does the Australian eucalyptus cover so much of this western state, and who were the elite conservatives who saw their own survival in the battle to save the redwoods? Find out here!
From Jane's list on changing how you think about plants and gardens.
Want books like Trees in Paradise?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 68 books like Trees in Paradise.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,355
readers submitted
so far, will you?
