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Street Trees of Seattle

An Illustrated Walking Guide

An Illustrated Walking Guide

By Taha Ebrahimi

By Taha Ebrahimi

By Taha Ebrahimi

By Taha Ebrahimi

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Apr 16, 2024 | ISBN 9781632174581

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Apr 16, 2024 | ISBN 9781632174598

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    About Street Trees of Seattle

    The majestic trees of Seattle’s neighborhoods take center stage in this illustrated and informative walking guide.

    • Want to discover which neighborhood has the highest concentration of cherry street trees when cherry blossoms are at their peak?
    • Eager to stroll down the only street lined with western red cedars?
    • Curious how monkey puzzle trees made their way to the city?

    Using data visualization as a starting point, the author takes readers on a tour of existing street trees throughout Seattle’s neighborhoods and iconic parks through charming illustrations and maps. In the process, she educates readers on the history of the trees and the city, and offers up sketches of trees, leaves, and leaflets to identify trees throughout 33 different neighborhoods. The most notable of each species are highlighted, so urban adventurers can fully appreciate their surroundings or design their own walking routes to experience these natural wonders in their favorite areas of the city.


    The book is organized alphabetically by neighborhood and each area:
    • Showcases a species of tree
    • Includes a history of the tree and neighborhood
    • Offers maps and callouts for spotting the best street specimens 

    In an increasingly digital world, the book invites readers to slow down and embrace an analog approach to tree-spotting during their urban meanderings.

    About Street Trees of Seattle

    The majestic trees of Seattle’s neighborhoods take center stage in this illustrated and informative walking guide.

    • Want to discover which neighborhood has the highest concentration of cherry street trees when cherry blossoms are at their peak?
    • Eager to stroll down the only street lined with western red cedars?
    • Curious how monkey puzzle trees made their way to the city?

    Using data visualization as a starting point, the author takes readers on a tour of existing street trees throughout Seattle’s neighborhoods and iconic parks through charming illustrations and maps. In the process, she educates readers on the history of the trees and the city, and offers up sketches of trees, leaves, and leaflets to identify trees throughout 33 different neighborhoods. The most notable of each species are highlighted, so urban adventurers can fully appreciate their surroundings or design their own walking routes to experience these natural wonders in their favorite areas of the city.


    The book is organized alphabetically by neighborhood and each area:
    • Showcases a species of tree
    • Includes a history of the tree and neighborhood
    • Offers maps and callouts for spotting the best street specimens 

    In an increasingly digital world, the book invites readers to slow down and embrace an analog approach to tree-spotting during their urban meanderings.

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    Product Details

    Category: Science & Technology | Travel: USA & Canada | Garden

    Paperback | $22.95
    Published by Sasquatch Books
    Apr 16, 2024 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 | ISBN 9781632174581

    Category: Science & Technology | Travel: USA & Canada | Garden

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Sasquatch Books
    Apr 16, 2024 | 160 Pages | ISBN 9781632174598

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    Praise

    ” . . . a charming book full of hand-drawn maps, detailed sketches of leaf and petal shapes and bark patterns, and tons of very nerdy, very fascinating history about how certain species of trees got to Seattle in the first place.”
    —The Stranger

    ” Get to know Seattle’s unique street trees with this new book . . . Filled with maps, diagrams and short, digestible explanations of the histories of local species, the book is designed to help people embark on their own tree walks, from Ballard to Columbia City. “
    —Seattle Times

    “With Ebrahimi’s book, you’ll encounter settlement patterns of Seattle neighborhoods, trends in landscaping from eras past, and the innumerable ways individuals have personalized their homes and gardens over the years . . . the book could be read from cover to cover, or it could be used to take a particular walking tour of a particular area, or it could just be dipped into to read about one particular tree.
    —MyNorthwest History

    Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents


    Introduction
    Methodology
    Instructions
     
    The Trees and their Neighborhoods
    1.         Ballard | CHERRY, ETC.. (Prunus) | “the tree of hope”
    2.         Beacon Hill | HOLLY (Ilex) | “the tree of domestic happiness”
    3.         Bryant | MONKEY PUZZLE TREE (Araucaria)                         
    4.         Capitol Hill NE | REDWOODS (Sequoia)                                       
    5.         Capitol Hill SE | MAPLE (Acer) | “the tree of reserve”
    6.         Central District | ASH (Fraxinus) | “the tree of grandeur”
    7.         Columbia City | WALNUT (Juglans) | “the tree of intellect”
    8.         Delridge | MADRONE (Arbutus) | “the tree of true love”
    9.         Downtown | PLANE (Platanus) | “the tree of genius”
    10.       Eastlake | WILLOW (Salix) | “the tree of recovery”
    11.       Fremont | PINE (Pinus) | “the tree of courage”
    12.       Georgetown | LOCUST (Robinia) | “the tree of friendship”
    13.       Green Lake | GINKGO (Gingko) | “the tree of survival”
    14.       Greenwood | DOGWOOD (Cornus) | “the tree of durability”
    15.       Leschi | APPLE (Malus) | “the tree of transformation”
    16.       Loyal Heights | EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus) | “the tree of protection”
    17.       Madison Park | HAWTHORN (Crataegus) | “the tree of contradictions”
    18.       Madison Valley | FALSE CYPRESS (Chamaecyparis) 
    19.       Madrona | ARBORVITAE (Thuja) | “the tree of life”
    20.       Magnolia | MAGNOLIA (Magnolia) | “the tree of magnificence”
    21.       Maple Leaf | POPLAR (Populus) | “the tree of eloquence”
    22.       Mount Baker | LINDEN (Tilia) | “the tree of love”
    23.       Phinney Ridge | CEDAR (Cedrus) | “the tree of strength”
    24.       Queen Anne NW | BIRCH (Betula) | “the tree of grace”
    25.       Queen Anne SW | BEECH (Fagus) | “the tree of prosperity” 
    26.       Ravenna | HEMLOCK (Tsuga)
    27.       Roanoke | ELM (Ulmus) | “the tree of dignity”
    28.       South Park | CATALPA (Catalpa) 
    29.       University District | HORSE CHESTNUT (Aesculus) | “the tree of good luck”
    30.       Wallingford | FIR & DOUG FIR (Abies & Pseudotsuga) | “the tree of resilience”
    31.       Wedgwood N. | SPRUCE (Picea) | “the tree of farewell” 
    32.       Wedgwood S. | OAK (Quercus) | “the tree of bravery”
    33.       West Seattle | YEW (Taxus) | “the tree of immortality”
     
    Parks
    1.         Volunteer Park & Lake View Cemetery
    2.         Seward Park
     
    Afterword
    Acknowledgements
    Index

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