The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed by John Vaillant is a compelling narrative that explores the intricate history of a unique Sitka spruce with striking golden foliage, which grew on Haida Gwaii in British Columbia. The book delves into the tree's significance to the indigenous Haida people and how it became a symbol intertwined with cultural identity and environmental concerns. The story takes a dramatic turn with the life...