The man who planted trees
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Published
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., ©2005.
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
Physical Description
ix, 61 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Status
Campbell Co. Public Library - Nonfiction
398.0978 GIONO 2005
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Published
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., ©2005.
Format
Book
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Translation of: Homme qui plantait des arbres.
General Note
"Originally published in Vogue under the title 'The man who planted trees and grew happiness.' Copyright 1954 (renewed 1982) by Conde Nast Publications, Inc."--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
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.
Language
Text in English; translated from French.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Giono, J. (2005). The man who planted trees (20th anniversary ed.). Chelsea Green Pub..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Giono, Jean, 1895-1970. 2005. The Man Who Planted Trees. Chelsea Green Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Giono, Jean, 1895-1970. The Man Who Planted Trees Chelsea Green Pub, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Giono, Jean. The Man Who Planted Trees 20th anniversary ed., Chelsea Green Pub., 2005.

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