Wayside and Woodland Trees: A pocket guide to the British sylva

"Wayside and Woodland Trees: A Pocket Guide to the British Sylva" by Edward Step is a handbook from the 1800's that seeks to educate those with a love for nature about the trees of Britain. Designed for easy use during walks in the countryside, it covers both native trees and those brought from other countries that now grow in Britain. The author explains how the book is meant to be a useful tool for naming trees, not just a study on forestry as a business. The initial pages highlight how trees are beautiful and important to the environment, describing their place in nature and history, and prepares the reader for a journey through the many types of trees that can be found in Britain's woods.