Hollow Places : An Unusual History of Land and Legend-9780008319526

Hollow Places : An Unusual History of Land and Legend

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hollow Places: An Unusual History of Land and Legend by Christopher Hadley. This extraordinary journey through English folklore and history will captivate your imagination, earning accolades as 'comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year' by the Sunday Times.

In Hollow Places, Hadley masterfully intertwines narrative and scholarship, illustrating a rich tapestry of 800 years of rural legend and official history. Discover the story of an ancient yew tree in Hertfordshire, where a dragon hides from the giant Piers Shonks, symbolizing the ongoing tug-of-war between storytellers and skeptics.

As you turn the pages, you'll explore:

  • Labyrinthine churches and tombs filled with secrets
  • Intriguing manuscripts that reveal hidden memories
  • A meticulous examination of how legends shape our understanding of history

Hadley's approach combines the precision of a detective with the eloquence of a poet, ensuring every chapter keeps you on the edge of your seat. This award-winning book enriches your understanding of how myth and history coexist, provoking thought and inspiring wonder.

Join the ranks of readers who have been spellbound by Hollow Places: An Unusual History of Land and Legend and discover the allure of England's forgotten tales.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780008319526
Author: Christopher Hadley
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: William Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 31 mm
Publication Date: 08 June, 2020
Pagination: 448 pages
Weight: 322g

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.

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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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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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