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Embark on an extraordinary journey with seasoned nature scribe Roger Morgan-Grenville as he traverses the length of Britain, chasing the arrival of spring and seeking glimmers of hope amidst gloomy environmental forecasts. Driven by a desire to challenge the disheartening narratives of ecological decline, Morgan-Grenville embarks on an ambitious 1,000-mile odyssey, synchronising his pace with the unfurling of oak leaves—a daily northward march of approximately 20 miles.
Over the course of an arduous eight-week expedition, our intrepid author battles personal ailments, fierce snowstorms, and the relentless march of time. His quest takes him through every major habitat from Lymington to Cape Wrath, where he repeatedly encounters the boundless generosity of strangers and the awe-inspiring efforts of nature's staunchest defenders. This epic adventure yields unexpected revelations at every turn, culminating in an experience that is both profoundly affirming and utterly transformative.
In "Across a Waking Land: A 1,000-Mile Walk Through a British Spring", Morgan-Grenville presents a captivating chronicle that will leave readers spellbound and reconsidering their perspective on the natural world around us.
Book ISBN: | 9781837731039 |
Book Author: | Roger Morgan-Grenville |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Icon Books |
Book Publisher: | Icon Books |
Book Publication Date: | 2025-03-13 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 0g |
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.’
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.’