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Conifers of the New England-Acadian Forest A Cultural History

By: Steve Keating(Author)
288 pages, 35 illustrations, 1 table
Conifers of the New England-Acadian Forest
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Why did white pine help spark the American Revolution? How did balsam aid the development of germ theory? What does hemlock have to do with making leather? In Conifers of the New England-Acadian Forest, microbiologist Steve Keating explores how conifers influenced the course of human history, writing in a style that is both scientific and accessible.

Keating's study focuses on one of the most forested and wild ecoregions in North America, which extends into New York, New England, and Canada and includes Acadia National Park. Here, spruces, firs, and cedars of the northern boreal forest mix with hemlocks and pines of more temperate climates. This combination helps create the appearance, aroma, and ecology of the region, and the trees' unique botanical traits have been ingeniously utilised by numerous peoples, including Iroquois and French explorers, beer brewers, and shipbuilders. Keating concludes with identification guides for the conifers and where they can be found in Acadia National Park.

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Steve Keating is associate teaching professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University.

By: Steve Keating(Author)
288 pages, 35 illustrations, 1 table
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"A terrific resource for general readers as well as amateur and professional naturalists and botanists. Acadia park rangers will find the book useful as they interpret the park's forested landscapes for visitors."
– Jesse Wheeler, vegetation biologist at Acadia National Park

"Keating has written an intriguing history that connects conifers and their ecology with human cultural history. He has a knack for explaining difficult scientific concepts in a clear, accessible way."
– Andrew M. Barton, author of The Changing Nature of the Maine Woods

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