It was felled in Haida Gwaii by forest engineer Grant Hadwin. The tree itself contained a genetic mutation causing it to appear golden in color. The book tells the story of Kiidk'yaas, or The Golden Spruce, which was a Sitka Spruce tree venerated by the Haida people.
Speaking about the challenge of writing a book where principal characters are absent or dead, Vaillant said, "Virtually everyone leaves a trail behind them in the form of tracks, objects, relationships, official documents, and the memories of others." Overview
While researching the book, Vaillant learned that the oral tradition surrounding The Golden Spruce is considered the property of various clans throughout the Pacific Northwest and requires permission to retell. The book is based on a 2002 article Vaillant wrote for The New Yorker. It was his first book, published in May 2005.
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