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The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono (Paperback, 1995)
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‘A book for children from 8 to 80. I love the humanity of this story and how one man’s efforts can change the future for so many. Staying with him, he watches Elzéard sorting and then planting hundreds of acorns as he walks through the wilderness.
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The narrator of this allegorical tale, journeying by foot across the barren plains of the lower Alps, has his thirst assuaged by the well water drawn by the shepherd Elzeard Bouffier. Thus begins the subtle parable that Giono weaves of the life-giving shepherd who chooses to live alone and carry out the work of God. Over forty years the desolate hills and lifeless villages which so oppressed the traveller are transformed by the dedication of one man. All with the help of a few acorns. Written in the 1950s, Giono s brief story, which he hoped would help set in motion a worldwide reforestation programme, had a message ahead of its time. It has inspired many readers over the years to rediscover the harmonies of the countryside and prevent its wilful destruction. This edition is enhanced by Harry Brockway s delightful engravings and by an afterword by Alyne Giono.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139781860461170
eBay Product ID (ePID)89105022
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Man Who Planted Trees
IllustratorHarry Brockway
AuthorJean Giono
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicNature, Books
Publication Year1995
Number of Pages56 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight79g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJean Giono
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 21 Mar, 2025
Bought for my son’s birthday. He’s a for...
Bought for my son’s birthday. He’s a forester, planting forests and woodland in Yorkshire?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Oct, 2023
Well worth reading.
I've read it Twice straight off.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Sep, 2019
Short inspiring environmental classic.
It is a classic read. Environmentally so inspiring.Great story.Beautifully illustrated.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 May, 2017
One of my favourites.
Gorgeous piece of writing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Dec, 2020
Good book
All good. Good quality bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
