THE SECRET LIFE OF THE FOREST

American Heritage, New York, 1970.  ISBN 0-07-034418-3.  Hard cover, 114 pages including Index.  Very good; green boards with gilt decoration on front and gilt lettering on spine; bit of corner and spine end wear.  Binding sound with a very slight lean.  Price-clipped dust jacket shows some edge and cover wear, short edge tears and small creases; some age toning.  Interior clean and unmarked; colour illustrations.  ‘This volume provides new insight into the growth and life cycle of the tree, clearly and graphically explaining its structure, its marvelous bounty, and its vital importance to the environment …’ (from front flap)