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Nan Shepherd, a literary luminary of North-East Scotland in the 1930s, carved her name into the annals of Scottish modernism with three novels and a poetry collection before she'd even reached forty. Though her magnum opus, The Living Mountain, didn't see publication until 1977, it has since become a beloved classic of mountain literature. Recently, Shepherd's legacy has been further cemented with her visage gracing the new Scottish £5 note.
Despite her literary prowess and newfound posthumous fame, Shepherd remains an enigma to many, even within Scotland. A lifelong resident of Deeside, she shunned the limelight and cultivated an air of mystery, keeping her own counsel even amongst her closest confidants. Charlotte Peacock's groundbreaking biography seeks to unravel the enigma of Nan Shepherd, offering unprecedented insights into the life and work of this intensely private wordsmith.
With unparalleled access to Shepherd's archives and surviving acquaintances, Peacock has crafted a meticulous and captivating portrait. Her prose deftly navigates the terrain of Shepherd's life with the same skill and sensitivity that Nan herself applied to exploring her beloved Cairngorms. This exquisitely penned biography is poised to become the definitive account of Nan Shepherd's remarkable journey.
Book ISBN: | 9781912916542 |
Book Author: | Charlotte Peacock |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Galileo Publishers |
Book Publisher: | Galileo Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 132 x 198 x 42 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-05-13 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages, 20 halftones |
Book Weight: | 508g |
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.’