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Deep Country: Five Years in the Welsh Hills by Neil Ansell is an extraordinary literary journey that transports readers into the heart of remote Wales. This compelling memoir recounts Ansell's five-year retreat into a secluded hillside cottage, free from modern distractions and human contact for long stretches.
In this captivating narrative, Ansell shares the profound impact of solitude on his life, unveiling a world where nature becomes both companion and muse. With vivid descriptions, he brings to life the wild creatures and breathtaking landscapes that surrounded him, crafting a deep connection between humanity and the untamed wilderness.
Critically acclaimed, Deep Country is described as "a beautiful, translucent portrayal of mid-Wales" by Jay Griffiths. Readers who enjoyed works like Robert Macfarlane's Landmarks and Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk will find a kindred spirit in Ansell's prose. The Financial Times celebrates his "touching" stories of wildlife encounters, while Time Out exclaims it’s "remarkable, fascinating." Furthermore, Countryfile calls it "a gem of a book," inviting readers into a real-life Narnian world that C.S. Lewis would envy.
Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Welsh hills and explore the depth of solitude with Deep Country: Five Years in the Welsh Hills.
ISBN: | 9780141049328 |
Author: | Neil Ansell |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 172 x 198 x 14 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 February, 2012 |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Weight: | 164g |
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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.’