British Nature Books
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One Thousand Shades of Green : A Year in Search of Britain's Wild Plants
Join Mike Dilger on a remarkable journey through the verdant landscapes of Britain as he embarks on an ambitious quest to discover 1,000 wild plant species in a single year. "One Thousand Shades of Green" is a captivating blend of nature writing and personal...- £11.99 GBP
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Orchard : A Year in England's Eden
By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of Rebirding Spend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries...- £9.99 GBP
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Ponies At The Edge Of The World : On nature, belonging and finding home
Striking' THE TIMES'Uplifting and moving' BBC RADIO 2'A meditation on connection between humans and animals, and the homes we make in wild places. I was completely immersed' KATHERINE MAYCatherine Munro transforms her life when she moves to Shetland to study the hardy ponies who...- £12.99 GBP
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Rural : The Lives of the Working Class Countryside
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024 `Eye-opening and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES `Brilliant . I loved it' KIT DE WAAL `Thoughtful, moving, honest' CAL FLYN *Winner of The Lakeland Book of the Year 2024* Work in the countryside ties you, soul and...- £10.99 GBP
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Sea Bean
Embark on a captivating odyssey through the rugged landscapes and rich tapestry of the Shetland Islands with Sally Huband's "Sea Bean". This poignant memoir seamlessly interweaves the author's beachcombing adventures with ancient myths, ecological fragility, and the islands' profound human history. As you delve...- £10.99 GBP
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Sea Room
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be given your own remote islands? Thirty years ago it happened to Adam Nicolson. Aged 21, Nicolson inherited the Shiants, three lonely Hebridean islands set in a dangerous sea off the Isle of Lewis....- £10.99 GBP
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Sightlines
The outer world flew open like a door, and I wondered - what is it that we're just not seeing?In this greatly anticipated sequel to Findings, prize-winning poet and renowned nature writer Kathleen Jamie takes a fresh look at her native Scottish landscapes, before...- £9.99 GBP
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Still Water : The Deep Life of the Pond
Beneath the tranquil surface of a pond lies a vibrant world teeming with life, where secrets unfold in the depths of still water. In "Still Water: The Deep Life of the Pond," John Lewis-Stempel invites you on an immersive journey into the hidden ecosystems...- £10.99 GBP
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Storm's Edge : Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney
A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force' SPECTATOR From Peter Marshall, winner of the Wolfson Prize 2018, Storm's Edge is a...- £25.00 GBP
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The Book of Trespass : Crossing the Lines that Divide Us
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 2022`Brilliant, passionate and political . . . The Book of Trespass will make you see landscapes differently' Robert Macfarlane'A remarkable and truly radical work, loaded...- £9.99 GBP
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The Britannias : And the Islands of Women
SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR'A dazzlingly brilliant book' Hannah Dawson'Fascinating, often exhilarating ... Albinia is an intrepid, imaginative guide' TLSThe Britannias tells the story of Britain's islands and how they are woven into its collective cultural psyche. From Neolithic...- £12.99 GBP
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The Butterfly Isles : A Summer In Search Of Our Emperors And Admirals
Embark on a fluttering adventure through the lush landscapes of Britain as Patrick Barkham takes you on a mesmerizing quest to uncover the secrets of our native butterfly species. "The Butterfly Isles" is a captivating tale that weaves together the author's personal journey with...- £10.99 GBP
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The Circling Sky : On Nature and Belonging in an Ancient Forest
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of an ancient forest with Neil Ansell's "The Circling Sky: On Nature and Belonging in an Ancient Forest." This captivating memoir invites you on a journey through the winding paths and verdant glades of the New Forest, where...- £12.99 GBP
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The Debatable Land : The Lost World Between Scotland and England
`A book worth reading' Andrew Marr, Sunday TimesThe Debatable Land was an independent territory which used to exist between Scotland and England. At the height of its notoriety, it was the bloodiest region in Great Britain, fought over by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and...- £12.99 GBP
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The Draw of the Sea
WINNER OF THE HOLYER AN GO AWARD 2023 Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the sea and the people whose livelihoods revolve around it, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over...- £9.99 GBP
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The Frayed Atlantic Edge : A Historian's Journey from Shetland to the Channel
COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE `This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit' Adam Nicolson Over the course of...- £10.99 GBP
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The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey
Embark on an unforgettable odyssey through the rugged landscapes and ancient mysteries of Cornwall, Britain's westernmost realm, with Tim Hannigan's "The Granite Kingdom: A Cornish Journey." This lyrical travelogue invites you to traverse the breadth of this Celtic land on foot, unveiling its captivating...- £10.99 GBP
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The Hidden Fires : A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherd
The Hidden Fires is an intimate and evocative journey into the heart of the Cairngorms, the wild and rugged mountain range in the Scottish Highlands. Guided by the poetic writings of Nan Shepherd, author Merryn Glover embarks on a pilgrimage through these ancient landscapes,...- £10.99 GBP
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The Hidden Ways : Scotland's Forgotten Roads
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's forgotten trails and byways with Alistair Moffat's The Hidden Ways. This mesmerizing non-fiction travel book transports readers along the ancient Roman roads once trodden by mighty armies, the warpaths etched by warriors of old, the winding pilgrim...- £10.99 GBP
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The Lie of the Land : Who Really Cares for the Countryside?
The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain reveals how landowners wreck the countryside, and how the public can restore it 'Brave and brilliant' George Monbiot `Urgent and essential . should be required reading' Caroline Lucas For centuries we've been sold...- £22.00 GBP
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The Lost Rainforests of Britain
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023 The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year As seen on Countryfile `If anyone was born to save Britain's rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole' Sunday Times Shortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary Prize Temperate rainforest...- £10.99 GBP
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The Making of the English Landscape
W.G. Hoskins was one of the most original and influential British historians of the twentieth century. He realised that landscapes are the richest record we have of the past, and with his masterpiece, The Making of the English Landscape, he changed forever how we...- £16.00 GBP
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The Marches : Border walks with my father
THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF POLITICS ON THE EDGERory Stewart explores his love for the UK in this account of history, memory and landscape as he traverses the the borderlands between England and Scotland. `This beautifully written book is a haunting reflection of...- £10.99 GBP
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The Old Ways : A Journey on Foot
A Sunday Times bestseller and Samuel Johnson Prize nominee, 'The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot' is a masterful exploration of Britain's ancient pathways by the acclaimed author of 'Underland', 'Landmarks', and 'The Lost Words'. Robert Macfarlane, renowned for his eloquent observations of nature,...- £12.99 GBP
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The Orchid Outlaw : On a Mission to Save Britain's Rarest Flowers
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINRIGHT PRIZE & SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD'A daring, delightful and galvanising call to save the world, one plant at a time' Bookseller, Editor's ChoiceTEN YEARS AGO, BEN JACOB TURNED OUTLAW TO SAVE OUR RAREST FLOWERS. THIS IS HIS STORY....- £20.00 GBP
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The Outrun
In this raw and lyrical memoir, Amy Liptrot takes us on a deeply personal journey of addiction, recovery, and a profound reconnection with nature. At age 30, she returns to her childhood home on the wild and windswept Orkney Islands after battling alcoholism. Amidst...- £10.99 GBP
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The Return of the Grey Partridge : Restoring Nature on the South Downs
The Return of the Grey Partridge tells the extraordinary story of how wildlife is restored to the Arundel Estate in West Sussex. Prompted by the collapse in numbers of one species, the grey partridge of the title, the managers of the estate woke up...- £20.00 GBP
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The Rough Guide to Rewilding in Britain : 15 Special Places to Reconnect with Nature
The Rough Guide to Rewilding in Britain - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspirational series - reveals 15 destinations to take travellers across Britain to some of its most beautiful and wild escapes in nature in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book. With...- £16.99 GBP
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The Running Hare : The Secret Life of Farmland
__________________'BRITAIN'S FINEST LIVING NATURE WRITER' - THE TIMESThe Sunday Times Bestseller - SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2017 Traditional ploughland is disappearing. Seven cornfield flowers have become extinct in the last twenty years. Once abundant, the corn bunting and the lapwing are on the...- £10.99 GBP
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The Salt Path
Bring nature into your home with the inspiring true story of hope and the healing powers of the natural world, in one of the most talked about books of the decadeFROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR'This is what you need right now to muster hope...- £10.99 GBP
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The Soaring Life of the Lark
How does one capture the euphoric melody of skylarks? Writers and poets have long grappled with this challenge. These winged minstrels herald the arrival of spring in our rural landscapes, their song embodying the very essence of English pastoral life. They've inspired wordsmiths, musicians,...- £9.99 GBP
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The Way of the Hermit : My 40 years in the Scottish Wilderness
Imagine living alone for four decades in the rugged Scottish Highlands, miles away from civilization. Ken Smith's incredible memoir, "The Way of the Hermit", takes you on an extraordinary journey into his life as a modern-day recluse. For over 40 years, Smith has called...- £10.99 GBP
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The Wild Places
A wonderful evocation of Britain's natural beauty and a reminder of our need to connect with the wilderness' The Times Are there any genuinely wild places left in Britain and Ireland? Or have we farmed and built ourselves out of wildness? From forest to...- £10.99 GBP
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The Wild Silence : The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author of The Salt Path
The incredible Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller from the million-copy bestselling author of the phenomenon and- 80-week Sunday Times bestselling The Salt Path'Beautiful, a thrill to read . . . you feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in...- £10.99 GBP
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Trelawny's Cornwall : A Journey through Western Lands
I can't think of a more enjoyable or more illuminating guide to Cornwall than Petroc Trelawny, who knows it intimately, loves it deeply, and shares it generously' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESIt would be hard to think of a more thoroughly Cornish name than...- £22.00 GBP
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Twelve Moons : A Year Under a Shared Sky
Twelve Moons invites you on an intimate journey through the seasons, guided by the ever-changing faces of the lunar cycle. In this lyrical memoir, Caro Giles shares her experiences of a year spent living on the edge of the countryside, finding solace and strength...- £9.99 GBP
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Under the Stars : A Journey Into Light
________________________'A beautiful and luminous love letter to the night sky.'�- Julian Hoffman, author of�IrreplaceableMoonlight, starlight, the ethereal glow of snow in winter ... When you flick off a switch, other forms of light begin to reveal themselves. In this beautifully written exploration of the...- £10.99 GBP
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Undercurrent : Nero Book Awards shortlist 2023
Undercurrent is a raw and unflinching memoir that pulls back the curtain on rural poverty in Cornwall. Natasha Carthew's vivid prose transports you to the heart of a tight-knit village, where she paints a visceral portrait of her tumultuous upbringing. With searing honesty, she...- £9.99 GBP
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Uprooting : From the Caribbean to the Countryside - Finding Home in an English Garden
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A COUNTRYFILE CHRISTMAS GIFT BOOKWhat is home?It's a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. A longed-for career in psychiatry saw her leave behind the pristine beaches and emerald hills of Trinidad. Until, disillusioned, she uprooted...- £16.99 GBP
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