Bristlecone: Secret Life of World's Oldest Tree

Bristlecone: The Secret Life of the World’s Oldest Tree by Alexandra Siy

“Living for more that five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Recorded in their rings are “secrets” – scientific evidence of a changing planet. A volcano erupts in 2036 BC. In 775, a storm explodes on the sun. Lighting strikes in 1122. And during the 20^th century, the temperature increases dramatically.

What is the secret to the bristlecone’s exceptionally long life?

Alexandra Siy’s lyrical test, paired with Marlo Garnsworthy’s meticulously researched missed media paintings, reveals the life cycle of the mysterious ancient bristlecone pine.

“Still growing, safe and strong in its place in the sun, the bristlecone’s secrets are waiting to be discovered by anyone who can read its rings.””

Hardcover book