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FORESTRY PIONEER: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH TRIMBLE ROTHROCK
by MAASS, Eleanor A
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About This Item
Lebanon, PA: Pennsylvania Forestry Association, 2003. First Edition. Signed by Maass on the title page. Joseph Trimble Rothrock [1839-1922] was an American environmentalist, recognized as the "Father of Forestry" in Pennsylvania. In 1895, Rothrock was appointed the first forestry commissioner to lead the newly-formed Division of Forestry in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Two of his major accomplishments as commissioner were his land acquisition program and the creation of a forest academy to train foresters for state service. An uncommon book. Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket;. Foreword By Joseph T. Rothrock III. Illustrated.. Very Good (covers nice & bright; contents clean & tight); minor wear (few short tears) d/j.
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- Antic Hay Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56967
- Title
- FORESTRY PIONEER: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH TRIMBLE ROTHROCK
- Author
- MAASS, Eleanor A
- Illustrator
- Foreword By Joseph T. Rothrock III. Illustrated.
- Format/Binding
- Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket;
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition. Signed by Maass on the title page. Joseph Trimble
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania Forestry Association
- Place of Publication
- Lebanon, PA
- Date Published
- 2003
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