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Discover the enchanting world of Hedgelands: A Wild Wander Around Britain's Greatest Habitat by Christopher Hart, a stunning exploration that celebrates the often-overlooked hedgerows of Britain. Longlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing, this book is not just a read, but an experience that immerses you in the beauty and significance of these vital ecosystems.
In Hedgelands, Hart takes you on a joyous journey through the life, ecology, and rich history of British hedges. These natural wonders are integral to the landscape, serving as bastions of privacy, protective barriers along winding lanes, and crucial habitats for diverse wildlife. Hart passionately reveals how hedgerows are celebrated as environmental heroes, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration and offering essential protection against the elements.
Hart's engaging narrative combines history, celebration, and a call to action, urging us to recognize the value of well-nurtured hedges in safeguarding our environmental future. As you turn the pages, you’ll gain a newfound appreciation for these wild, diverse habitats and perhaps look at every humble hedge in a new light.
Join the journey through Hedgelands today and uncover the extraordinary stories that lie within Britain’s greatest habitat.
ISBN: | 9781915294197 |
Author: | Christopher Hart |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Chelsea Green Publishing UK |
Publisher: | Chelsea Green Publishing UK |
Dimensions: | 237 x 163 x 22 mm |
Publication Date: | 18 April, 2024 |
Pagination: | 208 pages, 8-page colour insert |
Weight: | 422g |
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.’