A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects by Sally Coulthard 9780008559458

A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects

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Discover the hidden narrative of rural Britain through its artefacts in this Waterstones Best Book of 2024 for Nature Writing. Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship, hails it as "a really lovely, fascinating book" and "a clever, joyous celebration of nature, history, and the countryside".

For millennia, humanity was intrinsically linked to the land. Our ancestors' lives were governed by the ebb and flow of seasons, the cultivation of crops, and animal husbandry. The village, with its church, green, school, and marketplace, formed the nucleus of existence. Yet, curiously, this rural life has often been overshadowed in historical records by the allure of urban tales, warfare, and royal sagas.

However, a tangible connection to our rural past endures through the objects left behind. These physical remnants breathe life into history in a way no document can. From agricultural implements to children's playthings, everyday items offer captivating insights into a oft-forgotten way of life. Birth, death, festivities, labour, crime, leisure, medicine, beliefs, diet, and our relationship with nature can all be deciphered from these relics.

Sally Coulthard's "A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects" weaves a rich tapestry of rural life, spanning from ancient artefacts to modern memorabilia. This startling work illuminates the untold story of Britain's countryside, revealing the fascinating minutiae of a world that shaped our nation's character.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780008559458
Book Author: Sally Coulthard
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: HarperNorth
Book Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-02-13
Book Pagination: 336 pages, 100 b/w, illus
Book Weight: 236g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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