Evergreen The Trees That Shaped America

Every December, millions of people around the globe adorn their homes, offices, and town squares with lavishly decorated Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season. Yet few pause to wonder: Where did this tradition come from? And in an age of climate upheaval and artificial replicas, will these beloved trees still be here for future generations?
In Evergreen, Cornell University professor Trent Preszler weaves together a captivating story of humanity's deeply rooted relationship with evergreens, revealing how the trees shaped economies, launched cultural movements, and propelled America's rise to global prominence. With stunning historical range and lyrical insight, Preszler guides readers from the awe-inspiring evergreen cathedrals of the Westto Christmas tree farms in the Midwest, sawmills in the South, the iconic Rockefeller Center spruce in the East, and beyond.
Blending cinematic detailwith compelling ecological and cultural history,Evergreenexplores the hidden tensions between nature, commerce, and spiritualitythat have confounded humanity for millennia. At once timeless and urgently relevant,Evergreendeliversa stirring reflection on the quiet power of trees,challenging us to reconsider the delicate balance betweenour restlessambition and the living world that sustains us.

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