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

The Golden Spruce In 1997, Grant Hadwin committed an act of violence - he destroyed the Golden Spruce of the Queen Charlotte Islands. The tree was a scientific marvel, beloved by the Haida people who believed it sacred. This book tells the story of what pushed him to such an act, an environmental protest which acts as a metaphor for the challenge the world faces. Full description

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