"Some Historic Trees" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a journey through time, told through the lives of America's most remarkable trees. This book connects readers to pivotal events and iconic people in the nation's story, showcasing how these silent giants stood witness to history. From the battlefields of the Revolution, marked by trees like Washington's Elm, to the political landscapes shaped by trees such as the Constitution Elm, each chapter unfolds stories of courage, change, and cultural exchange, with narratives of trees playing a role in treaties between Indigenous peoples and settlers. The publication merges the world of nature with the drama of human experience, reminding us that even the oldest living things have stories to tell.
Some Historic Trees
By Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
Uncover the hidden stories of America intertwined with the lives of silent, rooted giants that witnessed the birth of a nation.
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About the AuthorThe Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100Â m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100Â m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
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