South Of England Nature Books
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A Wood of One's Own : A lyrical, beguiling and inspiring nature memoir
A Wood of One's Own is a captivating nature memoir that weaves together the author's personal journey with a profound exploration of the natural world. Ruth Pavey takes readers on a lyrical and inspiring adventure as she chronicles her decision to purchase and cultivate...- £10.99 GBP
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All Around the Year
Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon, close to Dartmoor. The book documented a way of life unchanged for centuries, but which was already remote to most people. In...- £16.00 GBP
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Birds, Beasts and Bedlam : Turning My Farm into an Ark for Lost Species
Derek Gow, hailed as Britain's most vibrant rewilder, is a man of action rather than mere contemplation. His autobiography, 'Birds, Beasts and Bedlam', has garnered praise for its warmth, humour, and Gow's whimsical recounting of his extraordinary life. From Countryfile Magazine to the Guardian,...- £20.00 GBP
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Copsford
Walter Murray was a young man tired of living in the city. Early in the 1920s, he persuaded a Sussex farmer to rent him a derelict cottage, which stood alone on a hill, with no running water or electricity. Most of the windows were...- £14.00 GBP
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Elowen
In the summer of 2017, Will and his wife Amy lose their baby, Elowen, a few days before their due date. After a traumatic induced birth, they return from hospital to their cottage in the New Forest, grief-stricken and struggling to make sense of...- £18.00 GBP
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God Is An Octopus : Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature
By: Ben GoldsmithBinding: Hardback'Intensely readable, poetic, truthful, wise and wonderful.' STEPHEN FRY'An extraordinary book.' SUNDAY TIMESStruggling to comprehend the shocking death of his teenage daughter, Ben Goldsmith finds solace in nature by immersing himself in plans to rewild his farm. In July 2019, Ben...- £20.00 GBP
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Hermit : A memoir of finding freedom in a wild place
In the wake of a devastating heartbreak, Jade Angeles Fitton found herself seeking solace in the most unlikely of places - the solitary embrace of the wilderness. "Hermit" is a poignant and introspective memoir that chronicles her journey of self-discovery and healing through the...- £10.99 GBP
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Homesick : Why I Live in a Shed
In this raw and poignant memoir, Catrina Davies takes readers on a journey through her personal housing crisis that ultimately led her to an unconventional living situation - a shed near Land's End in Cornwall. "Homesick: Why I Live in a Shed" is a...- £9.99 GBP
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In Pursuit of Spring
Embark on a poetic journey through the awakening English countryside with Edward Thomas's "In Pursuit of Spring." This delightful book chronicles the renowned poet's bicycle adventure from London through the southern counties in the spring of 1913. With a keen eye and lyrical prose,...- £15.00 GBP
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Late Light : WINNER OF THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING
Late Light brings the refreshing perspective of someone who goes from seeing England as a foreign place to someone who deeply studies its secret wonders. An astonishing read.' - Amy Liptrot, The OutrunThis is a book about falling in love with vanishing thingsLate Light...- £10.99 GBP
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On Silbury Hill
Silbury Hill in Wiltshire has perplexed people for generations. Was it once an island, moated by water? Was it a place of worship, of ritual, of celebration, perhaps a way of marking the seasons' passing? Along with Stonehenge and nearby Avebury, was it part...- £14.00 GBP
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The Ancient Woods of Helford River
Step into the enchanting realm of The Ancient Woods of Helford River, where ancient oak trees stand as silent sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching out to touch the salty caress of the Cornish sea. In this captivating book, renowned author Oliver Rackham takes you...- £15.00 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 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 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 Green Hill : Letters to a Son
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The Hard Way : Discovering the Women Who Walked Before Us
The Hard Way is a powerful manifesto for women who long to walk alone - and safely - in the countryside' Dr. Sharon Blackie, author of If Women Rose RootedWhy is it radical for women to walk alone in the countryside, when men have...- £16.99 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 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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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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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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Wilding : The Return of Nature to a British Farm
`A poignant, practical and moving story of how to fix our broken land, this should be conservation's salvation; this should be its future; this is a new hope' - Chris PackhamWinner of the Richard Jefferies Society / White Horse Book Shop Award for Nature...- £10.99 GBP
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Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - The NEW Illustrated Guide
Wilding is a breathtaking journey into the heart of nature's astonishing ability to recover and thrive when given a chance. Through stunning illustrations and vivid storytelling, Isabella Tree takes you on an inspiring adventure to the Knepp estate in West Sussex, England, where she...- £20.00 GBP
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Deeper Into the Wood : a year in the life of an amateur naturalist, by the author of critically acclaimed 'A Wood of One's Own'
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of nature with "Deeper Into the Wood," a beautifully crafted memoir by Ruth Pavey. This enchanting book invites you on a profound journey through the changing seasons, unveiling the secrets and wonders of the natural realm. As an...- £10.99 GBP
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Down in the Valley : A Writer's Landscape
A moving portrait of the landscape that shaped the life of Laurie Lee, the beloved author of Cider With Rosie 'Before I left the valley I thought everywhere was like this. Then I went away for 40 years and when I came back I...- £8.99 GBP
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Of Thorn & Briar : A Year with the West Country Hedgelayer
Paul Lamb is a master of the ancient craft of hedgelaying. From late summer until early spring, when birds begin nesting, he dedicates himself to the preservation and restoration of hedgerows, those iconic features of the British countryside. These age-old boundaries are more than...- £20.00 GBP
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On Gallows Down : Place, Protest and Belonging (Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2022 for Nature Writing - Highly Commended)
On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging is a stirring memoir that weaves together the personal and the political, the natural world and the human experience. Nicola Chester takes us on a poetic journey through the landscapes of her life, from the rolling hills...- £10.99 GBP
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