Freak trees of the State of New York

"Freak Trees of the State of New York" by Gurth Adelbert Whipple is a captivating exploration of bizarrely shaped trees found across New York in the 1920s, designed to spark interest in nature and forestry. The book showcases extraordinary trees through public submissions of photographs in a contest format, displaying trees like elm, maple, and beech. It then investigates the reasons behind their strange and unusual forms, pointing to environmental factors and the tree's own characteristics impacting their growth. The tone seeks to inspire appreciation for the natural world and promoting the preservation of these strange trees.