DCHP-3

Barren Land(s)

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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Barrenland(s)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the inhospitable tundra, or northern Canada.

Quotations

1843
The appellation Barren, or Barren Land, is given to the whole north-east angle of the continent . . . because that extensive region is destitute of wood.
1952
I . . . begin to understand the libel that is perpetuated by that name--the Barrenlands.
1964
. . . I was fortunate to be flying over some of the "barren lands" where there isn't a tree as far as the eye can see--only gentle rolling country.