The First Fifty Years of the Arnold Arboretum is a historical account of the first half-century of the Arnold Arboretum, a renowned botanical garden located in Boston, Massachusetts. Written by Charles Sprague Sargent, the founding director of the Arboretum, the book chronicles the development of the institution from its inception in 1872 to 1922. Sargent provides a detailed history of the Arboretum's establishment, its early challenges and successes, and its ongoing mission to promote the study and appreciation of trees ...
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The First Fifty Years of the Arnold Arboretum is a historical account of the first half-century of the Arnold Arboretum, a renowned botanical garden located in Boston, Massachusetts. Written by Charles Sprague Sargent, the founding director of the Arboretum, the book chronicles the development of the institution from its inception in 1872 to 1922. Sargent provides a detailed history of the Arboretum's establishment, its early challenges and successes, and its ongoing mission to promote the study and appreciation of trees and other woody plants. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as detailed descriptions of the Arboretum's many collections and specimens. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of botany, horticulture, or landscape design, as well as for those interested in the Arnold Arboretum specifically.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.
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