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Warden Tree
Independent Publisher
Our mission is to inspire and engage our readers by publishing thought-provoking books seldom seen in traditional publishing today.
Proudly Indie
Warden Tree Press is an independent publisher focused primarily on ancient historical fiction, horsemanship, agrarian life, folklore & mythology, and restoration reprints.
“The trees encountered on a country stroll
Reveal a lot about that country’s soul…
A culture is no better than its woods.”
― W. H. Auden
WhyWardenTree?
Warden trees served a unique function in pre-Christian European societies. These sacred trees held a central role in village life, serving as gathering points for various communal activities. They symbolized protection, endurance, and the unity of the community. Warden trees were revered as living landmarks, often planted to demarcate boundaries and territories. People offered gifts and conducted rituals at these trees to honor the spirits believed to reside within them. The inherent guardianship of warden trees over the land and its inhabitants was integral to the belief system and practices of ancient communities.
Browse Our Selection of Books
Fiction
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Of Wind and Wolves
THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK I
By J. M. Elliott
Set on the windswept steppes of the fifth century BCE, Of Wind and Wolves is a haunting, poetic tale of survival and sacrifice. Brutal battles and fragile moments of love stand side by side, as its protagonist wrestles with honor, freedom, and fate.
Praised as "a deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe" and "a story of truly epic proportions," this historical novel brings to life a world as unforgiving as it is unforgettable.
Ancient Historical Fiction; Fifth Century BCE; Pontic-Caspian Steppe; Scythians and Greeks; Amazon Warrior; Shamanism
Release date: September 1, 2025
Available worldwide at these stores
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The Gifts of Heaven
THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK II
By J. M. Elliott
COMING SOON
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Peaceweaver
THE STEPPE SAGA BOOK III
By J. M. Elliott
COMING SOON
Nonfiction
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On the Bit: The Five Rein Aids
Understanding Control, Contact, and Collection
By J. M. Elliott
Commonsense horsemanship for the homeschooling horseman.
Horsemanship, Horseback Riding, Horse Training; Equitation
Release date: Spring 2026
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”
― Herman Hesse
