In Search of One Last Song : Britain'S Disappearing Birds and the People Trying to Save Them-9780008420505

In Search of One Last Song : Britain'S Disappearing Birds and the People Trying to Save Them
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In this captivating blend of nature and travel writing, Patrick Galbraith embarks on a poignant journey across Britain, seeking out our vanishing avian species and the dedicated individuals striving to preserve them. 'In Search of One Last Song' is a compelling exploration of conservation, folklore, history, and art, hailed as 'wonderful and enriching' by Adam Nicolson and 'the best book on conservation and the countryside in years' by John Lewis-Stempel.

From the windswept Orkney Islands to the post-industrial towns of West Wales, Galbraith encounters an eclectic cast of characters united in their mission to save ten bird species teetering on the brink of extinction. Through conversations with musicians, writers, and poets inspired by these endangered creatures, he paints a vivid picture of the immense cultural void their loss would create.

The author delves into the complex world of conservation, giving voice to often-overlooked reed cutters and coppicers whose ancient crafts have long sustained crucial habitats. He also explores the frustrations of ornithologists who feel their warnings go unheeded, and the tensions between gamekeepers and animal rights activists, each believing they're on the right side of an increasingly bitter struggle.

Galbraith's journey reveals that many of these threatened birds could thrive with improved cooperation among those invested in their future. However, he also uncovers the heart-wrenching reality that for some living alongside these creatures, their loss would signify the end of a way of life.

'In Search of One Last Song' is a thought-provoking and lyrical exploration of Britain's natural heritage, serving as both a celebration of our avian diversity and a stark warning of what we stand to lose. It's an essential read for anyone concerned about the future of our wild places and the creatures that call them home.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780008420505
Book Author: Patrick Galbraith
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: William Collins
Book Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-04-27
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 284g
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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.

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