The Golden Spruce: A Tale of Myth, Madness, and Avarice

Nonfiction John Vaillant's The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed is one of the best Books on forests and rainforests. It is of the highest quality in terms of binding and pages, and is easy to read and understand. This nonfiction work tells a captivating story of myth, madness, and greed. With its compelling narrative and vivid descriptions, it is sure to captivate readers and leave them with an unforgettable experience.
84
B2B Rating
21 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
91
Overall satisfaction
90
Genre
90
Easy to understand
90
Easy to read
92
Binding and pages quality
94

Details of The Golden Spruce: A Tale of Myth, Madness, and Avarice

  • Forests & Rainforests: Forests & Rainforests
  • Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,270 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); });
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0393328646
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 288 pages
  • Forests & Forestry (Books): Forests & Forestry
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0393328643
  • Environmentalism: Environmentalism
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 12.5 ounces
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition
  • Best Sellers Rank: #26 in Forests & Rainforests #54 in Forests & Forestry #363 in Environmentalism

Comments

J. G .: Came very fast, was in very good condition/quality. Highly recommend.

Canada on Jan 12, 2024

deb: Very enlightening.

United States on Dec 26, 2023

DianeDiane: Very satisfited. Book arrived when expected in excellent condition.

United States on Nov 25, 2023

VJ: Not just about the Golden Spruce! We had stayed at the Golden Spruce Motel in Port Clements just months after the incident, so I was interested in reading the story. The author provided so much more, not just about the tree, but the First Nations culture woven into the story of logging in the area. A great read!

Canada on Sep 27, 2023

M. Portnof: This book was an absolute delight to read. From beginning to end Vaillant writes about the natural world, mainly the woods of the Northwestern parts of British Columbia. It details the logging industry, and the destructive nature of how they log old growth forests. It’s absolutely mindnumbing how quickly we are leveling these forests, which will never be replaced, certainly in our lifetimes, or in several generations beyond; if at all.
The book talks about the Haida people of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Their struggle for control over their islands, which have never been fully relinquished to the “English “and also never fully bequeathed ( or “ returned to “ ) the Haida people.
Of course, the entire book revolves around the Golden Spruce and Grant Hadwin’s misplaced anger towards the civilized world at large.
It is a fascinating, fast-paced read; a real page-turner. I was fully engrossed for two days. Then the book ended and I’m now on the hunt for something else to read that is as spellbinding.

United States on Feb 04, 2023

Medlgr: Received this book in the post and decided to read the first few pages. I ended up putting my current read down until I could finish this one.
It is informative and quite a gripping story.
Delivery was quick and good condition.

United Kingdom on Dec 01, 2018

Martin Cole: Great arrived timely though it had a 99p of am price tag on it and I had sent as a gift though 2nd hand as new would not arrive in time. All good.

United Kingdom on Aug 02, 2015

MATTHEY JEAN-YVES: For all those who have read with much interest "into the wild", related by Jon Krakauer, or when Men and Nature encounter themselves....

France on Nov 02, 2014

sonicbooming: This book is well written and provides a rich & nuanced history of many diverse subjects: first nations culture/history, empire, piracy, forestry, the logging industry, environmentalism, media, and more. I learned quite a bit about the landscape and history of this particular region of B.C. & Canada. If you're looking for a simple "Why? & How?" that led to the cutting of the tree then I should warn you, you'll need to be patient. Hadwin does not fully enter the book until about half way through. First a very thorough and enjoyable history of the people and places of that region is given: from the expansion of farming in Europe to wood's essential importance to the various Empires that eventually mapped out North America. Mr. Vaillant lays down a solid groundwork for the meat of the story: Grant Hadwin's cutting of the Golden Spruce.
It would be easy to lay the blame entirely on Grant Hadwin, a former logger who worked in the industry his entire life before setting in motion the events that led to his disappearance. Hadwin had a family history of psychological disorders and his extremist views toward those who worked in the industry was not a shock...

United States on Apr 03, 2011

James Denny: John Vaillant's "The Golden Spruce," is a strangely uneven read. Like many other readers, some of whom are Amazon reviewers, I purchased it because of the connection to Jon Krakauer's work.

I do recommend this book. But it comes with a warning: the story line is choppy. There are a number of tangents that Vaillant goes off on. Some are relevant, some not. Some are interesting, some not.

The central theme is of course, "why did forester Grant Hadwin do it?" Vaillant's tale of sleuthing and detective work drives this, the story line. This will be the force that motivates most readers.

Some readers will be disappointed because Vaillant's tale ends without clarity or resolution. Above all, there is much sadness and pain, for Hadwin has committed a deliberate and evil act, designed to hurt. His crime is an act of eco-terrorism inflicted upon native people, for whom the Golden Spruce is not only a "cash-cow," but more importantly a symbol of pride and heritage. Hadwin's crime is a crime against nature and a people, although Vaillant does his best to salvage and explain the twisted logic that may have motivated him.

"The Golden...

United States on Mar 06, 2008



The Golden Spruce: A Tale of Myth, Madness, and Avarice Learn About Dinosaurs with the Fun Phrase 'Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?' The Stranger in the Woods: An Unforgettable Tale of the Last True Hermit
The Golden Spruce: A Tale of Myth, Madness, and Avarice Learn About Dinosaurs with the Fun Phrase 'Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?' The Stranger in the Woods: An Unforgettable Tale of the Last True Hermit
B2B Rating
84
98
95
Sale off $5 OFF $5 OFF $4 OFF
Total Reviews 21 reviews 271 reviews 138 reviews
Forests & Rainforests Forests & Rainforests
Customer Reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,270 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 19,302 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); 4.4/5 stars of 9,717 ratings
Language ‏ ‎ English English
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0393328646 978-0679891147
Paperback ‏ ‎ 288 pages
Forests & Forestry (Books) Forests & Forestry
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches 6.81 x 0.35 x 9.31 inches
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0393328643 9780679891147
Environmentalism Environmentalism
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 12.5 ounces 7.9 ounces
Publisher ‏ ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition Random House Books for Young Readers; 37642nd edition
Best Sellers Rank #26 in Forests & Rainforests #54 in Forests & Forestry #363 in Environmentalism #2 in Children's Prehistoric Books #6 in Children's Dinosaur Books #32 in Children's Beginner Readers #227 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides#376 in Crime & Criminal Biographies#431 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies
Before you spend your money, check out our reviews. Every time.
Best2buy Newsletter
Don’t miss out on the hottest seasonal and trendy products. Subscribe to our newsletter today.
Don’t miss out on the hottest seasonal and trendy products. Subscribe to our newsletter today.