Oaks of California

Pavlik, Bruce M. ; Muick, Pamela C. ; Johson, Sharon ; Pooper, Marjorie.

ISBN 10: 0962850527 / ISBN 13: 9780962850523

Published by Cachuma Press ; California Oak Foundation, Los Olivos, CA, 1991

About this Item

Quarto in creme cloth boards and white, color illus DJ; vii, 184 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.); bibliographical references (p. 173-177) and index ; 27 cm. Fine in Near Fine DJ with small bit of edge-wear and fraying to DJ outer front fold. Arguably the finest work on one of the greatest California natural treasures. Very high quality production values, excellent design (with numerous color photos and maps), and tons of clear expert content. Printed on coated stock. **Signed by authors Pavlik and Popper on title page. // Trees in California: Oak Trees. / Wood, Country Life, Farming, Ranching, Agriculture, Native America, Silviculture, Acorns. Bookseller Inventory # 13033

Bibliographic Details

Title: Oaks of California

Publisher: Cachuma Press ; California Oak Foundation, Los Olivos, CA

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition:Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

Oaks of California, the first book ever devoted to the state's native oaks, celebrates the unique place of these trees in California's natural and cultural heritage.

Winner of the 1992 Benjamin Franklin Award for best "Regional" book, this title continues to be the definitive popular guide to California's most emblematic tree species.

About the Author:

Lead author, Dr. Bruce M. Pavlik, teaches botany at Mills College, in Oakland, California. His research specialties include the oaks of southern California, native plants of desert dunes, and the re-introduction of near-extinct plant species to their native habitat. The co-authors are Dr. Pamela Muick, Dr. Sharon Johnson, and Marjorie Popper, all of whom are active in oak conservation issues in California.