| Creator |
Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County |
| Title |
Some Historic Trees
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Some Historic Trees" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a historical account published in the late 19th century that explores the significance of notable trees throughout American history. The book serves not only as a tribute to these trees but also highlights their connections to key events and figures in the nation's past, reflecting on their role as living witnesses to history. The pamphlet encompasses a collection of stories revolving around various historic trees, each linked to important moments or individuals in American heritage. From trees associated with the American Revolution, such as Washington's Elm and the Charter Oak, to trees that marked significant political events, like the Constitution Elm in Indiana, these narratives celebrate the trees' longevity and the stories they embody. The publication also describes trees that symbolize cultural interactions, such as those involved in treaty signings between Indigenous peoples and settlers, weaving together a rich tapestry of natural history and human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QK: Science: Botany
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| Subject |
Trees -- United States -- History
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| Subject |
Trees -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64762 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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