About the Book
John Muir Climbs a Tree and Other Tree Tales
An Anthology of Tree Stories
Compiled by longtime urban forester and consulting arborist W. Jim Cortese, this collection brings together thirty-two stories inspired by trees and the people whose lives have been shaped by them. Inside, you’ll encounter voices and figures such as John Muir, George Washington, Johnny Appleseed, and Jean Giono, alongside legends, personal memories, and reflections rooted in the natural world.
These stories show that trees are more than part of the landscape. They have been part of our lives as witnesses to history, symbols of resilience, and places of memory and meaning.
Why This Book
This is the first anthology devoted entirely to stories about trees, offering something genuinely rare. It invites you to revisit moments from your own life, see trees in new ways, and reconnect with nature in a way that feels personal. This book invites you to remember your own connection to trees and leaves you with stories that stay long after you finish reading.
Where to Buy
Purchase directly from the author’s page for the best way to support the work.
● Buy from the author
● Buy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble
● Buy through the publisher ● Request through your local bookstore or library This book invites you to remember your own connection to trees and leaves you with stories that stay long after you finish reading.
About the Book
John Muir Climbs a Tree and Other Tree Tales
An Anthology of Tree Stories
Compiled by longtime urban forester and consulting arborist W. Jim Cortese, this collection brings together thirty-two stories inspired by trees and the people whose lives have been shaped by them. Inside, you’ll encounter voices and figures such as John Muir, George Washington, Johnny Appleseed, and Jean Giono, alongside legends, personal memories, and reflections rooted in the natural world.
These stories show that trees are more than part of the landscape. They have been part of our lives as witnesses to history, symbols of resilience, and places of memory and meaning.
Why This Book
This is the first anthology devoted entirely to stories about trees, offering something genuinely rare. It invites you to revisit moments from your own life, see trees in new ways, and reconnect with nature in a way that feels personal. This book invites you to remember your own connection to trees and leaves you with stories that stay long after you finish reading.
Where to Buy
Purchase directly from the author’s page for the best way to support the work.
● Buy from the author
● Buy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble
● Buy through the publisher ● Request through your local bookstore or library This book invites you to remember your own connection to trees and leaves you with stories that stay long after you finish reading.