The Story of a Thousand-Year Pine by Enos A. Mills

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Author Mills, Enos A., 1870-1922
LoC No. 14012822
Title The Story of a Thousand-Year Pine
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Summary "The Story of a Thousand-Year Pine" by Enos A. Mills is a reflective nature piece written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life of a majestic yellow pine tree, affectionately named "Old Pine," which stood for over a thousand years in the southern Rockies. Through its narrative, Mills delves into the interaction between nature and humanity, portraying the profound history embedded within this ancient tree. The book chronicles the personal journey of the author as he discovers Old Pine and eventually witnesses its demise at the hands of loggers. Mills meticulously examines the tree's growth rings, each representing a year in its life, and recounts the trials it endured through naturally occurring calamities and human encounters. He imagines the stories hidden within its fibers, including the scars left by arrowheads, axe marks, and fire, connecting the tree's biography to the broader human history of exploration and settlement in the region. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a poignant meditation on the life of trees, the passage of time, and the delicate balance between preservation and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Pine
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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