Across a Waking Land : A 1,000-Mile Walk Through a British Spring

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Shortlisted for the esteemed Richard Jefferies Award 2023, this captivating tome follows the...
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Shortlisted for the esteemed Richard Jefferies Award 2023, this captivating tome follows the journey of Roger Morgan-Grenville, hailed by The Herald as 'one of Britain's leading conservationists'. In a bold quest to challenge the gloomy narratives of ecological decline, this seasoned nature scribe embarks on an extraordinary 1,000-mile odyssey across the British Isles, in pursuit of spring's awakening and a glimmer of hope for our natural world.

Morgan-Grenville's ambitious goal is to match the gradual unfurling of oak leaves, progressing roughly 20 miles northward each day. Battling illness, treacherous blizzards, and the limitations of his ageing form, he traverses every major habitat from Lymington to Cape Wrath in a herculean eight-week expedition. Along this epic route, he encounters a tapestry of human kindness and bears witness to the valiant efforts of those championing nature's cause.

This life-affirming and transformative adventure, peppered with unexpected revelations, invites readers to join Morgan-Grenville as he navigates 'Across a Waking Land'. It's a testament to the resilience of both nature and the human spirit, offering a fresh perspective on the state of our environment and the potential for positive change.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781785789762
Book Author: Roger Morgan-Grenville
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Icon Books
Book Publisher: Icon Books
Book Dimensions: 148 x 225 x 40 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-06-04
Book Pagination: 368 pages, 8-page colour plate section
Book Weight: 516g

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