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The Emerald Cathedral
A Novel of the Olympic Rain Forest
The Emerald Cathedral is a haunting tale of nature's
healing power, set in one of the most unique regions of the United States - Washington State's Olympic Peninsula and its rain forest.
Hoh Valley, the heart of the Peninsula, is home to elderly
Gordon and Caroline Dillard, two people who have spent their lives in the valley and have watched the loss of the old-growth forests around them. Their grandson, young Dale Dillard, comes to their home to spend his summer vacation. The Dillards are grieving over the loss of Dale's father in an auto accident two years earlier.
During a near-fatal logging accident, Dale encounters a
mysterious and elusive creature, a creature so rarely seen, very few people believe in its existence. The incident triggers a chain of events involving the Dillards, loggers and Native Americans that explore man's relationship with nature.
The Emerald Cathedral vividly describes the beauty of the
Olympic Rain Forest, the history of the region, and the power of nature through a tremendous storm, all woven together in a tale of spiritual healing and personal discovery.
A reader writes...
"While kicked back on this leisurely holiday, I picked up
and read a haunting novel set in the area, "The Emerald Cathedral", by R. H. Jones. It's about several generations of a local family's experiences with the sensations, feelings, thoughts and spiritual connection with the forest. This story opened my eyes and heart to a deeper dimension of ecology. I hope our collective climbing will lead us toward an awakening of our place in the world." |
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About the Author
R.H. Jones was born in Aberdeen,
Washington and raised in Alaska. He also spent many years in the Pacific Northwest. Jones made a career in the U.S. Coast Guard as a photojournalist retiring in 1986 after 22 years of service. He is also the author of A History of Lake Quinault Lodge and now resides in Indiana. |