A GIANT TREE.
A giant of world-wide renown has lately been laid low. “ Old Moses,” one of the mightiest sylvan patriarchs of California, was mercilessly cut down a few weeks ago, and the greater portion of bis venerable remains have already, been sold to the timber merchants of San Francisco. This colossal tree, judging by the number of rings contained in a sound section of its trunk, had attained the amazing age of 4811 years, when the fell fiat was issued for its destruction. The hollow portion of its huge and massive stem afforded standing-room for nearly 300 full-grown men. It must have been a “ brave green tree ” when Noah built his ark.'.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2549, 23 May 1881, Page 3
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113A GIANT TREE. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2549, 23 May 1881, Page 3
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