Putting Down Roots: A Story about a Colonel, a Medicine Man and their Garden

Lancaster, Bobbi D

ISBN 10: 0578452464 / ISBN 13: 9780578452463

Published by Bobbi D Lancaster, 2019

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.139WA

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Putting Down Roots: A Story about a Colonel, a Medicine Man and their Garden
• Publisher: Bobbi D Lancaster
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0578452464
• ISBN 13: 9780578452463
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Putting Down Roots tells the origin story of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. A unique narrator explains the geological events and the depravity of the Indian wars that set the stage for the arrival of a mining magnate: Colonel William Boyce Thompson. We learn of the seminal moment that triggered Thompson's desire to end world hunger; at the same time conserving and beautifying the environment. The theme of roots is at the heart of the entire book: the importance of shade from a nurse tree as a young saguaro takes root; the tragic consequences of ripping the Apache from their ancestral roots; the search by European immigrants for a place to call home; the yearning of the Colonel for his childhood in Alder Gulch, where his deep connection with the earth first germinated. It comes as no surprise that Professor Crider, the original director of the Arboretum, was an expert in the study of roots. Putting Down Roots explores the history of a cherished piece of land. It reveals her secrets, celebrates her triumphs and grieves the premature death of a visionary called Thompson.

About the Author

Family physician, parent and grandparent, retired professional golfer, author, speaker, transgender rights advocate