Oak Tree Journal — Pfleger 1788 & Petersen 1816 Quercus Robur Botanical Landscape Study

In 1788, Ludwig Pfleger documented Quercus robur — the English oak — with the anatomical precision of Enlightenment-era botanical science. In 1816, the Danish naturalist Søren Henrik Petersen captured the same tree in full landscape silhouette, in his Studies after Nature with Regard to Landscape Drawing — the oak as it appears to the walker who stops, looks up, and stays a while. Two centuries of botanical attention, held in a single wraparound cover.

The front cover features Pfleger’s 1788 study of Quercus robur: blossoms, acorns, and bark rendered with Enlightenment rigour. The back cover presents Petersen’s 1816 landscape study: a majestic oak in full silhouette, the tree as ancient witness, rooted in time.

Product Details

• Format: A5 Hardcover Journal (5.2" x 7.4")
• Pages: 128 pages (64 sheets) — ruled line, dotted, or blank
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding, lays flat
• Cover: Matte laminated, full wraparound print
• Weight: approx. 0.1 kg
• Note: small production barcode (0.5" x 0.5") on back cover

Perfect For

• Naturalists and tree enthusiasts documenting oak species and woodland observations
• Forest lovers and woodland wanderers seeking a companion for nature journaling
• Environmental conservationists recording field observations and seasonal changes
• Botanical artists studying tree morphology and 18th-century natural history illustration
• Hikers and outdoor journalers recording trails, forest bathing, and shinrin-yoku practice
• A meaningful gift for those who find wisdom and strength in ancient trees