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The Man Who Planted Trees is not a detailed how-to guide to planting; it is a touching story of Elzéard Bouffier, who devoted his entire life to reforesting a desolate portion of Provence, in southern France. He single-handedly planted 100 acorns each day before, through, and after two world wars, and transformed a sorrowful place into one full of life and joy. Jean Giono's words offer a tribute to how much good one person can accomplish in a lifetime and advise on how to live life with deep meaning. Illustrated with moving, beautiful wood engravings by Michael McCurdy,
The Man Who Planted Trees is simply written but powerful and unforgettable. The text is also available on
tape, eloquently narrated by Robert J. Lurtsema and accompanied by music from the Paul Winter Consort.
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Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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