Vaillant, John
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099515791
- author:
- Vaillant, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Management of land & natural resources
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed In 1997, a shocking act of violence was committed in the heart of North America's last great forest. A British Columbia timber scout, driven by desperation, destroyed the legendary Golden Spruce of the Queen Charlotte Islands. This tree, a scientific marvel and sacred to the local Haida people, was a symbol of the challenge the world faces in its relationship with nature. The Golden Spruce tells the story of the sadness that pushed the scout to such a desperate act, and the mystery that surrounds his disappearance. This is a tale of the complex relationship between man and nature, and the devastating consequences of environmental devastation. A haunting and thought-provoking portrait of a vanishing world, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human condition and our place in the natural world. John Vaillant's masterful storytelling weaves together the threads of a thrilling mystery, a poignant depiction of the ancient beauty of the coastal wilderness, and a dramatic chronicle of the historical collision of Europeans and the native Haida.
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