We associate it with noah Webster and the Harper Brothers.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington
Now, although there can be no doubt that the above is a very witty story, we can assure our readers that it is not perfectly correct in all respects, inasmuch as there are fine churches, though it is difficult to determine the order of their architecture; and there are palaces and castles, which we do not in history find there were when noah dwelt upon earth; but we do very strongly suspect that the roads, if there were any, could not have been worse.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
It was cut by Adam before leaving Paradise, was brought by noah into the ark, passed into Egypt with Joseph, and was recovered by Moses while he enjoyed the favour of the court.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick