The Golden Spruce

by Vaillant, John

John Vaillant has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, and Men’s Journal among others. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and children. Of particular interest to Vaillant are stories that explore collisions between human ambition and the natural world. His work in this and other fields has taken him to five continents and five oceans. The Golden Spruce is his first book.

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The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed

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2005
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Toronto, Ontario: Random House of Canada, 2005. Book. As New. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Advance Reading Copy. Complete number line from 1 to 9; signed by John Vaillant on the title page with no inscription; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean, unread copy in collectible condition; please note that this is an uncorrected proof copy.
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" On a bleak winter night in 1997, a British Columbia timber scout named Grant Hadwin committed an act of shocking violence: he destroyed the legendary Golden Spruce of the Queen Charlotte Islands. With its rich colors, towering height, and luminous needles, the tree was a scientific marvel, beloved by the local Haida people who believed it sacred. The Golden… Read more about this item
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