Napoleon is said to have ordered trees planted along French roads so future soldiers would march in their shade.
Whether or not the story is true, the best version ends when someone objects that the trees won't mature for at least a century, whereupon Napoleon replies, "Well then, you better get started"
Brilliant episode! Very touching and thought provoking!
You are such a wonderful and thought-provoking writer; thank you.
Beautiful writing! Sadly, it was humans who brought the blight in from Japan/China.
Napoleon is said to have ordered trees planted along French roads so future soldiers would march in their shade.
Whether or not the story is true, the best version ends when someone objects that the trees won't mature for at least a century, whereupon Napoleon replies, "Well then, you better get started"