In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees

Follow award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks's adventures across the United States to uncover the remarkable secrets and lives of ancient trees. He introduces some of the oldest trees in the country using up-to-date research, interviews with scientists, captivating storytelling, and a contagious wonder for the natural world. Fredericks’s visits to the trees turn readers into fellow travelers. Through firsthand accounts and scientific detail, these enduring trees come to life off the page.

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PRAISE

In Search of the Old Ones is a great companion for anyone exploring the outdoors. This book is a spiritual guide to help us appreciate trees, groves, and forests. It humbly asks us to understand and protect these companions that have patiently provided us with support, energy, shade, relief, inspiration, and beauty. I can picture John Muir sitting in front of these Old Ones in the same way that Anthony Fredericks did, inspiring a generation of conservationists to act in the face of climate change and other defining challenges of our times.

- Ramón J. Cruz, president of The Sierra Club

Beautifully written and brimming with amazing information, Fredericks is an acute observer who explores the miracles that trees are.

- Beth Moon, photographer of Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time

A fascinating investigation into our relationship with ancient trees and how they reveal so much about our environment and our past.

- Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree

In Search of the Old Ones is a delightful journey throughout the United States to visit the country’s most ancient trees. It’s an exploration of awe-inspiring veteran trees of different species. This fascinating book offers a unique and enlightening perspective on these arboreal wonders, weaving together historical anecdotes and a deep reverence for nature. Whether you are a nature lover or a history enthusiast, you’ll love this book.

- Holly Worton, author of If Trees Could Talk