Summary:
The book narrates the true story of a rare and sacred tree revered by the Haida people on Canada's Pacific Coast, which was illegally felled by a disillusioned logger named Grant Hadwin. It delves into the complex interplay between cultural mythology, environmental issues, and the psychological unraveling of Hadwin against the backdrop of the logging industry's impact on the ancient forests.
Key points:
1. Nature's Sacredness: The book stresses the importance of nature conservation, using the destruction of the revered Golden Spruce by logger Grant Hadwin as a symbol of human greed's environmental impact.
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