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bark for subsistence. The cavity of this 

 enormous tree is so extensive, that a house 

 has been built in it, and the inhabitants have 

 an oven therein, where they dry nuts, ches- 

 nuts, almonds, &c. of which they make con- 

 serves ; but as these thoughtless people often 

 get fuel from the tree that shelters them, it is 

 feared that this natural curiosity will be de- 

 stroyed by those whom it protects. 



