"A delightful immersion in close observation and deep understanding."--Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs and The Natural Navigator

"A book for the shelf of any forest wanderer--and a book to take on those wanders, so you can much better understand what you're seeing!"--Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home

"Charney inspires readers to rediscover a sense of wonder in their local landscapes, from soil to slopes to stone walls to salamanders. Become a nature detective by reading this insightful book!"--Meg Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops and The Arbornaut

"Unfolding as a series of puzzles or mysteries in the landscape, this book is a thought-provoking, vivid, and creative guide to asking the right questions and being in the moment in the outdoors."--James Barilla, author of My Backyard Jungle

"This very engaging book is a series of natural history mysteries and a naturalist's memoir. Highly recommended!"--Tom Wessels, author of Reading the Forested Landscape: A Natural History of New England

"As an art historian, I'm used to 'reading' paintings. Here, Noah Charney has provided a guide to 'reading' landscapes, focusing on the natural wonder that are trees. I'm honored to share the name of the author of this brilliant, approachable book."--Noah Charney, author of The Art Thief: A Novel and The 12-Hour Art Expert: Everything You Need to Know about Art in a Dozen Masterpieces

"Written in a familiar and conversational style, this book will be a welcome source for naturalist studies and the 'reading' of landscapes."--Robert Sanford, author of Reading Rural Landscapes: A Field Guide to New England's Past