Studies of trees in winter : $b A description of the deciduous trees of northeastern America

"Studies of Trees in Winter" by Annie Oakes Huntington is a book from the early 1900's, which teaches people how to identify and appreciate deciduous trees in the Northeastern United States during the winter. The book starts by explaining that even without leaves, trees have unique beauty and features, showing how to tell different kinds of trees apart by looking at their trunks, bark, twigs, and buds. The introduction, written by Charles S. Sargent, talks about how exciting it is to know trees well enough to recognize them even in winter, and how understanding them better makes you admire them more all year round. The book not only points out the beauty of winter trees, but also helps readers learn to identify different types of trees in the cold months, which sets the stage for more detailed explorations of specific trees later on.