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The Legacy Of Luna: The Story Of A Tree, A Woman And The Struggle To Save The Redwoods
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On December 18, 1999, Julia Butterfly Hill'S Feet Touched The Ground For The First Time In Over Two Years, As She Descended From Luna, A Thousandyearold Redwood In Humboldt County, California.Hill Had Climbed 180 Feet Up Into The Tree High On A Mountain On December 10, 1997, For What She Thought Would Be A Two To Threeweeklong Treesit. The Action Was Intended To Stop Pacific Lumber, A Division Of The Maxxam Corporation, From The Environmentally Destructive Process Of Clearcutting The Ancient Redwood And The Trees Around It. The Area Immediately Next To Luna Had Already Been Stripped And, Because, As Many Believed, Nothing Was Left To Hold The Soil To The Mountain, A Huge Part Of The Hill Had Slid Into The Town Of Stafford, Wiping Out Many Homes.Over The Course Of What Turned Into An Historic Civil Action, Hill Endured El Nino Storms, Helicopter Harassment, A Tenday Siege By Company Security Guards, And The Tremendous Sorrow Brought About By An Oldgrowth Forest'S Destruction. This Storywritten While She Lived On A Tiny Platform Eighteen Stories Off The Groundis One That Only She Can Tell.Twentyfiveyearold Julia Butterfly Hill Never Planned To Become What Some Have Called Herthe Rosa Parks Of The Environmental Movement. Shenever Expected To Be Honored As One Of Good Housekeeping'S Most Admired Women Of 1998 And George Magazine'S 20 Most Interesting Women In Politics, To Be Featured In People Magazine'S 25 Most Intriguing People Of The Year Issue, Or To Receive Hundreds Of Letters Weekly From Young People Around The World. Indeed, When She First Climbed Into Luna, She Had No Way Of Knowing The Harrowing Weather Conditions And The Attacks On Her And Her Cause. She Had No Idea Of The Loneliness She Would Face Or That Her Feet Wouldn'T Touch Ground For More Than Two Years. She Couldn'T Predict The Pain Of Being An Eyewitness To The Attempted Destruction Of One Of The Last Ancient Redwood Forests In The World, Nor Could She Anticipate The Immeasurable Strength She Would Gain Or The Life Lessons She Would Learn From Luna. Although Her Brave Vigil And Indomitable Spirit Have Made Her A Heroine In The Eyes Of Many, Julia'S Story Is A Simple, Heartening Tale Of Love, Conviction, And The Profound Courage She Has Summoned To Fight For Our Earth'S Legacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Legacy of Luna' about? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' tells the story of Julia Butterfly Hill's two-year tree-sit in a thousand-year-old redwood tree named Luna, aimed at preventing its destruction from clear-cutting. The book details her experiences, challenges, and the environmental activism that emerged from her efforts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Legacy of Luna'? A: The author of 'The Legacy of Luna' is Julia Butterfly Hill, an environmental activist known for her tree-sitting campaign to save ancient redwoods.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The main themes of 'The Legacy of Luna' include environmentalism, activism, personal conviction, and the struggle to protect natural resources, particularly ancient redwoods.
- Q: How many pages is 'The Legacy of Luna'? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' has a total of 288 pages, providing an in-depth look at Julia Butterfly Hill's journey and experiences.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'The Legacy of Luna' published? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' was published on April 3, 2001, and has since become a significant work in environmental literature.
- Q: Is 'The Legacy of Luna' suitable for young readers? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' contains themes of activism and environmental awareness that can be suitable for young readers, though parental guidance is recommended for younger children due to its serious subject matter.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy 'The Legacy of Luna'? A: Readers interested in environmental issues, activism, personal stories of resilience, and those who appreciate narratives about nature and conservation would enjoy 'The Legacy of Luna.'
- Q: What kind of features does the book highlight? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' highlights features related to environmental activism, the beauty and significance of redwoods, and the personal journey of Julia Butterfly Hill as an activist.
- Q: Can this book be used as educational material? A: 'The Legacy of Luna' can be used as educational material in discussions about environmental science, activism, and the importance of preserving natural habitats, making it a valuable resource for both individuals and educators.