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.