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Book SynopsisThe American chestnut was one of America's most common, valued, and beloved trees - a 'perfect tree' that ruled the forests from Georgia to Maine. In a weave of history, science, and personal observation, this work relates the author's quest to save the tree through methods that ranged from classical plant breeding to advanced gene technology.
Trade Review"A moving portrait... Freinkel's fine reportage sparkles." Natural History "A tale of the functional extinction of what was once one of the most economically valuable and ecologically important trees." American Scientist "Engrossing and compelling." American Studies Journal "Will not disappoint!" Picayune Item "Highly recommend it to anyone who cares about nature and perhaps this should be a required reading for all biology/ecology/environmental science students." Wildlife Activist
Table of ContentsMap of American chestnut distribution in 1938 Introduction PART ONE 1. Where There Are Chestnuts 2. A New Scourge 3. Let Us Not Talk about Impossibilities 4. A Whole World Dying PART TWO 5. Rolling the Dice 6. Evil Tendencies Cancel 7. Let Us Plant 8. Chestnut 2.0 9. Faith in a Seed Conclusion / The Comeback Notes Acknowledgments Index
