The Trees by Conrad Richter, published in 1940 by Alfred A. Knopf, is a classic historical novel and the first installment of his acclaimed Awakening Land trilogy. This hardcover edition features a blue cloth binding with a decorative wave pattern and red lettering on the front cover. The interior includes a vintage ex-libris bookplate and a previous owner's signature on the front endpaper. The pages show natural age-related toning, and the top edge of the text block is stained. This Borzoi book is a significant piece of 20th-century American literature, capturing the pioneer experience in the Ohio Valley.