Arbor Day

"Arbor Day: Its History and Observance" by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston, originally published in 1896, explores the origins and development of Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to tree planting. This book details the motivations behind the holiday's creation, its spread across the United States, and its significance in promoting environmental awareness and conservation. Egleston delves into the practical aspects of tree planting, providing guidance on selecting appropriate species, preparing the soil, and ensuring the healthy growth of newly planted trees. Beyond its practical advice, the book emphasizes the symbolic importance of trees and their vital role in enriching both the physical and cultural landscape. This historical account offers valuable insights into the early environmental movement and the enduring importance of Arbor Day in fostering a connection between people and nature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.