Arbor Day Leaves by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston
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"Arbor Day Leaves" by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston is a comprehensive guide on the observance of Arbor Day, likely written in the late 19th century. This scientific publication serves as a manual for educators and community leaders to organize Arbor Day celebrations, highlighting the importance of tree planting and its broader implications for the environment and society. The book provides various readings, music selections, and recitations that can be integrated into the festivities.
The content details the origins of Arbor Day, including its founder, J. Sterling Morton, and explains the significance of trees in human life and the ecosystem. Egleston emphasizes the practical benefits of trees, such as improving climate conditions, enhancing beauty, and providing resources. The book includes a rich variety of literary excerpts from renowned authors like Bryant and Lowell, which celebrate the beauty and utility of trees. Additionally, it lays out structured programs for school celebrations that encourage students to engage with nature and foster a sense of responsibility towards environmental stewardship while enjoying the process of planting trees. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Egleston, Nathaniel Hillyer, 1822-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Arbor Day Leaves A Complete Programme For Arbor Day Observance, Including Readings, Recitations, Music, and General Information |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SD: Agriculture: Forestry |
| Subject | Arbor Day |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17645 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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