The man who planted trees
by Jean Giono
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This is the timeless story of a solitary shepherd who spent his life working anonymously to reforest Provence, France, and by doing so revitalized the land and the people who lived there. A barren region in France is brought back to life by the efforts of Elzeard Bouffier who, with great determination, plants 100 acorns everyday over thirty years.
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The man who planted trees
2005, Chelsea Green Pub., Chelsea Green Publishing, Giono, Jean
in English
- 20th anniversary ed.
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The man who planted trees
2005, Chelsea Green Pub.
in English
- 20th anniversary ed.
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The Man Who Planted Trees: Special Edition with Co-op America's WoodWise Consumer Guide
June 1, 1999, Chelsea Green
Paperback
in English
1890132322 9781890132323
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The Man Who Planted Trees
October 17, 1996, Peter Owen Ltd, Gardners Books
Paperback
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0720610214 9780720610215
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Edition Notes
Translation of: Homme qui plantait des arbres.
"Originally published in Vogue under the title 'The man who planted trees and grew happiness.' Copyright 1954 (renewed 1982) by Conde Nast Publications, Inc."--T.p. verso.
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"For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities, one must have the good fortune to be able to observe its performance over many years."
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A French widower, who plants 100 acorns each day and restores the landscape over the 30 years of his work.
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