In Southern Oregon I have killed what was called bench-bucks, as fat as any mutton I ever saw; but the ridges and foothills where they roam were covered with oak timber, which produced an abundant supply of acorns, of which they are very fond and upon which they plentifully feed.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
There are no oaks or acorns in this State; at most, they are so exceptional as not to deserve notice.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
They followed the princess to the gates of the kingdom, and as she was about to depart, an old wise woman gave her a bag, saying: Within this bag are pine cones and acorns of marvelous power.
"The Green Forest Fairy Book"
Loretta Ellen Brady