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In 1730, a young woman named Amrita Devi made a choice that would echo through history. She and her three daughters were willing to die to protect the trees around their village in Rajasthan, India. They were Bishnoi, followers of a 500-year-old philosophy that saw no separation between human welfare and nature’s wellbeing.
Martin Goodman’s compelling narrative reveals how the Bishnoi community has practiced sustainable living and environmental protection for centuries, long before the modern environmental movement emerged. Their story challenges our understanding of ecology, activism, and the power of spiritual conviction to drive social change.
Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Goodman traces the Bishnoi’s extraordinary commitment to protecting forests and wildlife, documenting their sacrifices and triumphs. This book is both a historical account and a powerful meditation on humanity’s relationship with nature, offering vital lessons for our environmentally threatened world.
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