{"product_id":"white-pine-john-pastor-9781642831412","title":"White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree","description":"America was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation's ships and houses, barns, and bridges. It became a symbol of independence, adorning the Americans' flag at Bunker Hill, and an economic engine, generating three times more wealth than the California gold rush. Yet this popularity came at a cost: by the end of the 19th century, clear cutting had decimated much of America's white pine forests. In \u003ci\u003eWhite Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, ecologist and writer John Pastor takes readers on walk through history, connecting the white pine forests that remain today to a legacy of destruction and renewal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Since the clear-cutting era, naturalists, foresters, and scientists have taken up the quest to restore the great white pine forests. \u003ci\u003eWhite Pine\u003c\/i\u003e follows this centuries-long endeavor, illuminating how the efforts shaped Americans' understanding of key scientific ideas, from forest succession to the importance of fire. With his keen naturalist's eye, Pastor shows us why restoring the vitality of these forests has not been simple: a host of other creatures depend on white pine and white pine depends on them. In weaving together cultural and natural history, \u003ci\u003e White Pine\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the way humans are connected to the forest--and to the larger natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Today, white pine forests have begun to recover, but face the growing threat of climate change. \u003ci\u003eWhite Pine\u003c\/i\u003e shows us that hope for healthy forests lies in understanding the lessons of history, so that iconic species survive as a touchstone for future generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pastor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1642831417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781642831412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2022 pg. 13\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023","brand":"John Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44073875046655,"sku":"9781642831412","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59613f7d-c06f-475c-84b0-bc3b37eb69ce.jpg?v=1685450429","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/white-pine-john-pastor-9781642831412","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}