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Behold the trees

by Sue Alexander

TreesHistory of Israelpicture bookjuvenile fictionFictionChildren's fictionTrees, fictionIsrael, fiction

In dramatic prose, Behold The Trees describes the trees that grew long ago in the land now called Israel. But that is only the beginning of the story. Over the centuries, the land was fought over, conquered, and reconquered. Built up and burnt down. Exploited and neglected. Until no trees would grow and the land became barren. And then the people began to plant again.

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Book data: Open Library