Trees Of North America (Trees You Want To Know), written by Donald Culross Peattie with illustrations by Ethel Bonney Taylor (western trees) and based on the illustrations of François André Michaux (eastern trees). Published by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, in  1934 and printed in the U.S.A. Pocket sized paperback book, 95 printed pages. The book measures 5 1/4" x 3 1/4" (133mm x 83mm).

Condition: The book is in overall good plus to very good condition.  The covers have some light wear on the corner tip edges, and the back cover has a 1/2" tear on the top right on the spine joint. The spine cover has wear but the binding is good and there are no loose pages. The inside pages are in excellent condition (see photos).

Synopsis: Trees of North America by Donald Culross Peattie, published by Whitman in 1934, is an illustrated nature and reference book introducing readers to the trees native to North America. Written in an accessible, informative style, the book explores the characteristics, identification, and natural history of various tree species, including their leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and growing habits. It provides readers with an appreciation of the diversity of North American trees and their importance to the natural landscape.

The book features descriptions of 178 North American trees and more than 90 color illustrations, with eastern tree illustrations based on the work of François André Michaux and western tree illustrations by Ethel Bonney Taylor. 

Peattie, a noted American naturalist and nature writer, combines botanical information with engaging descriptions that make the subject approachable for both young readers and adults interested in trees and the outdoors. The book serves as both an educational introduction to North American tree life and a snapshot of early 20th-century popular nature publishing.