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The First Fifty Years Of The Arnold Arboretum is a book written by Charles Sprague Sargent, originally published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Arnold Arboretum, which is a botanical garden located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Arnold Arboretum was established in 1872 and is affiliated with Harvard University. The book covers the first fifty years of the Arnold Arboretum's existence, from its founding in 1872 to 1922. It details the history of the arboretum, including its establishment, the development of its collections, and the scientific research that has been conducted there. It also covers the people who played a role in the arboretum's history, including its founders, directors, and staff.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the arboretum's history. Topics covered include the founding of the arboretum, the development of its collections, the scientific research conducted there, and the people who have contributed to its success. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, which help to bring the history of the arboretum to life.Overall, The First Fifty Years Of The Arnold Arboretum is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed history of one of America's most important botanical gardens. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of botany or the development of botanical gardens in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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