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e360.yale.edu/feature/peter_crane_history_of_ginkgo_earths_oldest_tree/2646/ by Roger Cohn
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A Note about The Bonsai Saga
John Creech wrote about his experiences related to the bonsai coming to America years after the fact. Some details he remembered may conflict with the historical record. His enthusiasm and vision shine through his words, however, and they remain unchanged.