Thirty years after the original 1977 edition, this anniversary edition presents an updated and expanded version of this fascinating guide. The text, which is written for the general reader, discusses over 60 trees, in entries that describe the tree"s history, habitat, appearance, ecological role, and human history. The book is well illustrated with fine drawings of the full-grown tree, its cones, leaves, and/or needles, as well as many b&w historical photos. Arno is a forest ecologist with the USDA Forest Service. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)