Barkskins

In Barkskins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx delivers a sweeping epic about the decline of the world's forests, set against the backdrop of late seventeenth-century New France. Following the lives of two Frenchmen, René Sel and Charles Duquet, the novel tracks their descendants over three centuries as they navigate cultural clashes, environmental challenges, and the consequences of colonialism. With rich character development and a keen exploration of ecological themes, Barkskins is heralded as a monumental work, blending dark humor with profound social consciousness. The tale unfolds through their struggles and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of history's impact on both land and people.