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W PERRY

A Treatise on the identity of Herne's Oak

1867

RCIN 1047000

The popularity of the legend of Herne’s Oak persisted into the nineteenth century. A second tree, different to that which was chopped down in 1796, was also thought to be Herne’s Oak. This then fell down in 1863. Perry’s treatise claiming the authenticity of this second tree echoed Queen Victoria’s own belief, though his view was not entirely unbiased since he had been given portions of the wood to carve into souvenirs, which include the binding of this book. A photograph of the tree shortly before its fall is inserted in the front board.

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