02179cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500530015926400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850802360042952010960066553400450176165300110180685600430181799900170186026132UtSlPG20260610133611.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSB1 aBailey, L. H.q(Liberty Hyde),d1858-195414aThe Apple-Tree :bThe Open Country Books—No. 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-07-26  aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Diane Monico, and the Online
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Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)  a"The Apple-Tree" by L. H. Bailey is a horticultural text written in the early 20th century. The book explores the apple-tree in great detail, discussing its characteristics, growth, and significance in landscapes as well as in human culture. It reflects on the personal and emotional connections one can have with apple-trees, intertwining observations of nature with insights into gardening and agriculture.  The opening portion introduces the reader to the contrasting landscapes of tropical regions and the familiar home environment associated with apple-trees. The author expresses a sense of longing for his memories of home, dominated by lush orchards and the comforting presence of apple-trees. Bailey paints vivid images of the lushness and variety found in tropical vegetation, yet reveals an underlying dissatisfaction due to the absence of familiar flora. This comparison sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the apple-tree, its biological intricacies, and its importance as a symbol of agricultural life and personal nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aApples40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26132  c67133d67133