King sequoia
Subtitle: the tree that inspired a nation, created our National Park System, and changed the way we think about nature
By: William C. Tweed
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9781597143516
Subjects: Giant sequoia; History
Description: "Ever since the giant sequoias of California's Calaveras Grove first captivated the American public, this towering, ancient tree species has provoked the imagination and motivated us to action on a national scale.  In a narrative that spans centuries and continents, former National Park Service ranger-naturalist William C. Tweed explores the evolution of the unique relationship between humans and the Big Trees: from their early status as tourist attractions embodying California's superlative, almost unbelievable appeal; to their exploitation and the public outcry that this desecration evoked; to their direct inspiration for the idea of a national park system; to their presence at the heart of the scientific community's attitudinal shifts in land management policy. Featuring a cast of adventurers, artists, researchers, politicians, and environmentalists, King Sequoia reveals how our enduring relationship with these arboreal giants has shaped our physical, intellectual, and political landscapes"--Page [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The mammoth trees of California; title: To name is to know; title: A grove called Mariposa; title: An arboreal mecca; title: Yet grander forests; title: A wandering Scot; title: Free for the taking; title: Of tunnel trees and national parks; title: For the greater good; title: A source of inspiration; title: Science and time; title: Running into limits; title: Words as grand as trees; title: Belonging to all; title: Kindled light; title: Worth the fight.