John Muir

Any fool can destroy trees. They cannot run away; and if they could, they would still be destroyed - chased and hunted down as long as fun or a dollar could be got out of their bark hides, branching horns, or magnificent bole backbones.

American Environmentalist

Use 'bole' to create a vivid picture of a tree's trunk in writing.

Visual Imagery

'Bole' can add a poetic or literary tone to describe trees.

Poetic Tone

Use 'bole' when describing forests, woods, or gardens to focus on the trunks.

Nature Descriptions

Understand 'bole' is a term familiar to artists, especially in gilding.

Artistic Terms

Recognize that 'bole' comes in various colors for different artistic effects.

Different Colors

'Bole' is more technical; use it when talking with professionals like geologists or artists.