Oak Trees and Human History

My daughter gave me an outstanding book for Father's Day. Oak: The Frame of Civilization by William Bryant Logan. ISBN 0-393-04773-3. My family and I recently moved to the Sierra foothills of California, about 30 miles from Yosemite. The area is populated by various species of Oak--a tree that I have come to love. This book offers a glimpse into the role oak has played in the forming and nurturing of civilization. Logan's book is well written, not at all dry, and nearly every page provides surprising insight into the knowledge and wisdom of humankind's close relationship with the oak tree. I recommend this book for anyone with a curiosity about the natural world and how it works, for anyone interested in history and the amazing things people have discovered and accomplished, or if you are looking for a little insight on a subject you may not have ever thought about before. I promise you, you will discover something new in this book.