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My head for a tree : the extraordinary story of the Bishnoi, guardians of nature / Martin Goodman ; foreword by Peter Wohlleben ; preface by Ram Niwas Bishnoi Budhnagar ; with photographs by Franck Vogel.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Goodman, Martin, 1956- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bishnois--Social life and customs.
- Bishnois.
- Environmental protection--India--Citizen participation.
- Environmental protection.
- Human ecology--India.
- Human ecology.
- India--Social life and customs.
- India.
- Physical Description:
- 270 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Other Title:
- Extraordinary story of the Bishnoi, guardians of nature
- Place of Publication:
- Vancouver : Greystone Books, [2025]
- Summary:
- "Meet the Bishnoi, followers of the only religion with nature conservation at its heart. Today, Bishnois remain fierce defenders of trees and animals, living by principles set by their guru Jambhoji in the fifteenth century. They chase down armed poachers, rescue and care for injured animals, save endangered species, and lead heroic reforestation efforts in the Rajasthani desert. In a time of biodiversity loss and climate change, what lessons do they have to teach us? The story of the Bishnoi is true, though it reads like a fable. In 1730, the Maharajah of Jodhpur sent his troops to chop down a forest in northwest India. When 363 local villagers, led by Amrita Devi, hugged the trees to protect them, the Maharajah's men chopped off their heads. Who are these people who love trees so much that they would give their lives to save them? Martin Goodman was invited deep into the world of the Bishnoi, who asked him to share their message. My Head for a Tree takes us from temples, homes, and schoolrooms to animal sanctuaries, farms, and desert forests, revealing a thriving community of eco-warriors. Their stories inspire and challenge readers to live more kindly and defend nature with a passion. While you can only be born a Bishnoi, Goodman writes, we can all follow their example."-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Goodman, Martin, 1956- My head for a tree.
- ISBN:
- 9781778401497
- 177840149X
- OCLC:
- 1449623950
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