Evergreen

Evergreen

The Trees That Shaped America
by Trent Preszler
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About This Book

Evergreen (2025) explores the history of a Christmas ritual – putting up a tree. Reflecting on humanity’s long-running relationship with evergreens, it raises questions of belief, tradition, and environmental responsibility.

Who Should Read This?

  • Tree lovers
  • People interested in history
  • Anyone who wants to make more environmentally friendly choices

About the Author

Trent Preszler is Professor of Practice at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He specializes in sustainable business and environmental economics and policy. Preszler’s memoir Little and Often was selected as one of the best books of 2021 by USA Today.