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Goshawk Summer: The Diary of an Extraordinary Season in the Forest - WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2022 by acclaimed wildlife cameraman James Aldred offers readers a breathtaking journey through the enchanted landscape of the New Forest.
This award-winning diary immerses you in an unforgettable summer that unfolds against the backdrop of nature's resilience during the 2020 lockdown. With a striking linocut cover illustration by Nick Hayes, it invites you to engage deeply with the wonders of wildlife.
Within its pages, Aldred chronicles his experience with a family of goshawks, providing an intimate glimpse into their world. Highlights include:
Esteemed voices like Ray Mears and Lauren Laverne have lauded Goshawk Summer as a 'beautiful inspirational tale,' while Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk, describes it as 'a beautiful and deeply evocative hymn to love, hope, and connection.'
BBC Wildlife praises it for being an 'entrancing, acutely observed, beautifully paced diary' that captures the magical essence of the forest. This extraordinary account of nature's endurance is perfect for anyone seeking solace and inspiration in the wild.
Experience the unexpected marvels that arise when humanity steps back, allowing nature to thrive. Goshawk Summer is not just a book; it is a connection to the heart of the forest.
ISBN: | 9781783967414 |
Author: | James Aldred |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
Publisher: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
Dimensions: | 131 x 198 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 05 November, 2023 |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Weight: | 232g |
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.’