The Great American Forest

Description: Rutherford Platt’s richly illustrated exploration of the natural history and biology of the American forest. Platt traces the development of forests across geological time while examining trees, forest ecology, plant structure, soil, fungi, insects, microscopic organisms, and the complex biological relationships found within woodland environments. Published by Prentice-Hall in 1965 as part of its nature and natural-history publishing program. Illustrated throughout with photographs and distinctive black-and-white artwork by Stanley Wyatt. The 1965 Prentice-Hall edition is documented in current bibliographic records. Detailed Condition: Good hardcover copy without dust jacket. Two-tone green and black cloth boards show moderate shelf wear, rubbing, fading, spotting, and light soiling. Spine lettering is substantially faded but remains partially readable. Corners and spine ends show moderate wear. Page edges are age-toned. Interior appears generally clean and sound, with numerous black-and-white illustrations and photographs throughout. Binding remains intact. No dust jacket. Please see photographs for exact condition. Shipping / Returns: Book will be carefully packaged for shipment. Ships via USPS Media Mail within the United States unless another service is selected. International shipping available; additional postage may be required depending on destination and packaged weight. Returns accepted according to AbeBooks policies. PSYCH 2a.…