JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thomas Milton House and the Giant Pagoda Tree.

  • Published In: European Journal of International Law, 2025, v. 36, n. 2. P. 523 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the historical significance of the Giant Pagoda Tree in Edgartown, which was brought from China in 1837 by Thomas Milton. The tree, recognized as a 'national champion' for its impressive girth, stands as a reminder of the era of foreign trade and the opium trade's impact on China and the United States. It highlights the contrast between the beauty of the tree and the darker history of opium trafficking that enriched American merchants while contributing to addiction in China. The narrative reflects on how the tree's presence serves as a symbol of forgotten histories that continue to resonate today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of International Law. 2025/05, Vol. 36, Issue 2, p523
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0938-5428
  • DOI:10.1093/ejil/chaf031
  • Accession Number:187976379
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