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Common Ground: One of Britain’s Favourite Nature Books as featured on BBC’s Winterwatch by Rob Cowen is an extraordinary exploration of the intricate bond between nature and humanity. This acclaimed book, shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize in 2016, invites readers on a captivating journey.
Dive into Cowen's poignant narrative as he transitions from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil landscapes of Yorkshire, coinciding with the joyful anticipation of fatherhood. As winter cloaks the earth, he is drawn to the edge-land—an often overlooked realm teeming with life, from tangled woods to winding rivers.
In Common Ground, Cowen unveils the hidden treasures of these forgotten terrains, revealing a rich tapestry of biodiversity that flourishes amidst urban encroachment. His writing transcends mere description; it invites readers to reflect on the blurred boundaries between human existence and the natural world, past and present.
With every turn of the page, Common Ground encourages readers to observe the familiar spaces around them, uncovering the extraordinary within the ordinary. This beloved nature book not only celebrates the splendor of the natural world but also urges us to reconsider our relationship with it.
ISBN: | 9780099592037 |
Author: | Rob Cowen |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Windmill Books |
Publisher: | Cornerstone |
Dimensions: | 199 x 129 x 23 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 March, 2016 |
Pagination: | 352 pages |
Weight: | 248g |
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.’