The Acacia Tree Robinia Pseudo Acacia; its Growth, Qualities, and Uses

by William Withers

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First edition

Publisher's green cloth, covers elaborately blocked in blind First edition of an influential work on the encouragement of British domestic timber industry to grow Acacia. The acacia, or locust tree, was introduced to Europe as early as the beginning of the 17th century, among the earliest North American trees sent back from the colonies. The tree, however, was largely used for ornamental purposes. In this work, Withers gives a broad overview on previous

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