Elixir : A Voyage into Alchemy

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Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place. Pre-order Kapka Kassabova's new book, Anima: A Wild Pastoral, now`Kassabova had me under her spell from page one'GUARDIANOver several seasons, Kapka Kassabova spends time with the men and women of this magical region. She witnesses their rare knowledge, not only of mountain plants and the ancient practice of herbalism, but also of how to transform collective suffering into healing. Elixir is, at its heart, an urgent, hopeful call to rethink how we live - in relation to one another, and to the world around us. * Shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2023 *`Dark and mysterious and beautiful'FINANCIAL TIMES`Uplifting and beautifully written'MARK COCKER, SPECTATOR`Extraordinary'COUNTRY LIFE


Book ISBN: 9781529920475
Book Author: Kapka Kassabova
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage
Book Publisher Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 31cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-08-02 00:00:00 +0100
Book Pagination: 400 pages
Book Weight: 282g

Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place. Pre-order Kapka Kassabova's new book, Anima: A Wild Pastoral, now`Kassabova had me under her spell from page one'GUARDIANOver several seasons, Kapka Kassabova spends time with the men and women of this magical region. She witnesses their rare knowledge, not only of mountain plants and the ancient practice of herbalism, but also of how to transform collective suffering into healing. Elixir is, at its heart, an urgent, hopeful call to rethink how we live - in relation to one another, and to the world around us. * Shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2023 *`Dark and mysterious and beautiful'FINANCIAL TIMES`Uplifting and beautifully written'MARK COCKER, SPECTATOR`Extraordinary'COUNTRY LIFE

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