The Man Who Planted Trees

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Jean Giono

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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.

Release date NZ

November 16th, 1995

Author

Jean Giono

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributors

Illustrated by Harry Brockway
Introduction by Richard Mabey
Translated by Barbara Bray

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Imprint

The Harvill Press

Pages

Publisher

Vintage Publishing

Dimensions

129x198x6

ISBN-13

9781860461170

Product ID

1652762

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