The Golden Spruce: A True Story Of Myth, Madness And Greed-used

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On A Bleak Winter Night In 1997, A British Columbia Timber Scout Named Grant Hadwin Committed An Act Of Shocking He Destroyed The Legendary Golden Spruce Of The Queen Charlotte Islands. With Its Rich Colours, Towering Height And Luminous Needles, The Tree Was A Scientific Marvel, Beloved By The Local Haida People Who Believed It Sacred. The Golden Spruce Tells The Story Of The Sadness Which Pushed Hadwin To Such A Desperate Act Of Destruction A Bizarre Environmental Protest Which Acts As A Metaphor For The Challenge The World Faces Today. But It Also Raises The Question Of What Then Happened To Hadwin, Who Disappeared Under Suspicious Circumstances And Remains Missing To This Day. Part Thrilling Mystery, Part Haunting Depiction Of The Ancient Beauty Of The Coastal Wilderness, And Part Dramatic Chronicle Of The Historical Collision Of Europeans And The Native Haida, The Golden Spruce Is A Timely Portrait Of Man'S Troubled Relationship With A Vanishing World.

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  • Q: What is 'The Golden Spruce' about? A: 'The Golden Spruce' tells the true story of Grant Hadwin, a timber scout who destroyed a sacred tree in British Columbia as a form of environmental protest. It explores themes of myth, madness, and the complexities of human interaction with nature.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'The Golden Spruce'? A: The book is authored by John Vaillant, a Canadian writer known for his compelling narratives that often explore the natural environment.
  • Q: What is the publication date of 'The Golden Spruce'? A: 'The Golden Spruce' was published on May 3, 2005.
  • Q: How many pages does 'The Golden Spruce' have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Golden Spruce' is listed as a new book in good condition.
  • Q: What type of binding does 'The Golden Spruce' have? A: This edition of 'The Golden Spruce' is bound in hardcover.
  • Q: What themes are explored in 'The Golden Spruce'? A: The book explores themes of environmentalism, loss, and the historical collision between European settlers and the native Haida people.
  • Q: Is 'The Golden Spruce' a fictional or non-fictional book? A: 'The Golden Spruce' is a non-fiction book that recounts real events and individuals.
  • Q: What category does 'The Golden Spruce' fall under? A: 'The Golden Spruce' is categorized as a Canadian book.
  • Q: What edition of 'The Golden Spruce' is available? A: This is the American First edition of 'The Golden Spruce'.

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