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When a tender cottonwood sapling first sprouts along the Santa Fe Trail, it is barely more than a fragile green shoot. As the pioneers make their way westward, the tree soon becomes a living landmark: travelers pause to rest beside it, and its medicinal properties are used to heal wounds and calm nerves. When the tree falls in 1834, its fallen trunk is repurposed into a sturdy yoke that carries carts down the trail, continuing its legacy as an essential aid to those making the long journey to Santa Fe.
First publish date: 1942
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Holling Clancy Holling
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