02536cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500410015326400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000680038050000310044850802080047952012310068753400730191865300660199165300460205785600640210385600430216770038UtSlPG20260610134623.0mcr n260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSB1 aWhipple, Gurth Adelbert,d1876-195210aFreak trees of the State of New York 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIssued in conjunction with the Freak Tree contest held in 1925.  aRelease date is 2023-02-13  aBob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Freak Trees of the State of New York" by Gurth Adelbert Whipple is a scientific publication from the early 20th century, specifically from 1926. The book focuses on the phenomenon of unusual or "freak" trees found throughout New York State, celebrating their distinctive shapes and forms that attract the interest of both nature enthusiasts and casual observers alike. It aims to heighten public awareness of these unique trees and their ecological importance.  The content is structured around a contest encouraging the public to submit photographs of unusual trees, with an emphasis on showcasing the diversity of tree species in New York, such as elm, maple, and beech. The book includes descriptions and illustrations of notable entries, highlighting the various shapes and growth patterns that make these trees stand out. It delves into the reasons behind their abnormal characteristics, suggesting that a combination of environmental conditions and inherent tree traits contribute to their extraordinary appearances. The book serves to inspire appreciation for the natural world, foster engagement with forestry, and promote conservation efforts for these remarkable trees. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: J. B. Lyon Co., Printers, 1926  aTrees -- Abnormalities -- New York (State) -- Pictorial works  aPhotography -- Awards -- New York (State)4 uhttps://archive.org/details/freaktreesofstat00whip/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70038