The American Chestnut tells the story of the American chestnut from Native American prehistory through the Civil War and the Great Depression.

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An illustrated exploration of the American chestnut tree.

The book examines such questions as the character of American urban forests and the effect that tree-rich landscaping might have on commerce, crime, and human well-being.