Archival Significance
Written by Meg Coates Palgrave, a leading authority on Southern African trees whose Trees of Southern Africa remains a standard reference work, this field guide was possibly issued under her own ‘Know Your Trees’ imprint rather than a conventional publishing house.
Institutional Context
Printed by Modern Press, Gweru. The publisher recorded on the item itself appears to be Palgrave’s own ‘Know Your Trees’ name, suggesting possible self-publication, not yet confirmed against the physical item.
Content Summary
Provides identification keys for the trees of Zimbabwe.
Research Utility
Useful for researchers of Southern African botanical publishing and as a direct identification reference, alongside Palgrave’s more extensive published works.
Abantu Archives Note
Held in-house. Publisher recorded as Palgrave’s own imprint pending confirmation of formal publishing arrangement.