King Spruce (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162784168)

King Spruce is a novel written by Day, Holman that tells the story of a young man named Jim who is tasked with finding a rare species of spruce tree in the forests of Maine. The tree, known as the King Spruce, is highly sought after for its valuable timber and Jim's employer, a wealthy lumber baron, is determined to find it at any cost.As Jim sets out on his journey, he encounters a variety of characters including a group of loggers, a Native American guide, and a mysterious woman who seems to know more about the King Spruce than she lets on. Along the way, Jim faces numerous challenges including dangerous wildlife, harsh weather conditions, and rival lumber companies who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the King Spruce.As the story unfolds, Jim begins to question his own motives for finding the tree and realizes that the true value of the King Spruce may not be in its timber, but in its ability to bring people together and inspire a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world.King Spruce is a captivating novel that explores themes of greed, environmentalism, and the power of nature. With vivid descriptions of the Maine wilderness and a cast of memorable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, nature, and a good story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Holman Day
ISBN-10: 1162784164
ISBN-13: 9781162784168
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d