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The "Resting Tree" is a Sand Hickory (Carya pallida ) located at the author's homesite. It was slated for removal in 1892, when clearing crews made way for the Richland & Petersburg Railroad. Only the resonant protests from charcoalers at Mr. Thomas' nearby coalin' camp saved it from the axeman |
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Mark N. Demitroff Department of Geography, Permafrost Group University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716–2541 U.S.A. (856) 696–9759
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