Common Ground : One of Britain's Favourite Nature Books as featured on BBC's Winterwatch by Rob Cowen 9780099592037

Common Ground : One of Britain's Favourite Nature Books as featured on BBC's Winterwatch

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Lauded as one of Britain's most beloved nature books and featured on BBC's Winterwatch, 'Common Ground' by Rob Cowen is a captivating exploration of the liminal spaces where human and nature intersect. Shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize in 2016, this work has garnered high praise from luminaries such as Robert Macfarlane, Michael Palin, John Lewis-Stempel, and Joanne Harris for its bold, beautiful, and mesmerising prose.

As Cowen relocates from the bustling metropolis of London to the tranquil landscapes of Yorkshire, he finds himself on the cusp of fatherhood and grappling with an unfamiliar environment. Yearning for open spaces amidst the confines of winter, he embarks on a transformative journey into a nearby edge-land—a forgotten realm of tangled woods, hedgerows, fields, meadows, and rivers, existing in the shadows of pylons on the town's periphery.

With the precision of a detective and the passion of an adventurer, Cowen peels back the layers of this overlooked terrain, revealing a kaleidoscope of life in meticulous detail. As the seasons shift and the arrival of his child draws near, his exploration of this blurred boundary between the human and natural worlds becomes increasingly profound.

Through his vivid portrayal of this edge-land, Cowen not only crafts a unique portrait of people and place across time but also presents an unforgettable examination of the common ground we share with nature, our past, and one another. 'Common Ground' is a testament to the hidden wonders that lie just beyond our doorstep, waiting to be discovered by those willing to look closely.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780099592037
Book Author: Rob Cowen
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Windmill Books
Book Publisher: Cornerstone
Book Dimensions: 199 x 129 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2016-03-24
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book 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.’

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