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Jake Fiennes is spearheading a revolution in British farming, transforming the very essence of our countryside. As the Conservation Manager at Holkham, Norfolk's sprawling historic estate, Fiennes has orchestrated a remarkable revival of habitats across 25,000 acres. His innovative approach has not only bolstered crop yields but also breathed new life into wetlands, hedgerows, and the myriad creatures that call them home.
Yet, this isn't a tale of rewilding, for true wilderness has long vanished from Britain's shores. The past century has witnessed the decimation of our natural landscapes and wildlife, victims of industrial agriculture and chemical warfare. 'Land Healer' is Fiennes's clarion call to arms, a blueprint for rekindling our fractured bond with the land.
With the precision of a master detective, Fiennes unravels the mystery of our ecological decline, piecing together clues from our agricultural heritage and cutting-edge experimentation. His mission: to resurrect our flora and fauna, and in doing so, safeguard our shared future.
This gripping narrative follows the ebb and flow of the farming calendar, offering a window into a life devoted to conservation. 'Land Healer' is not merely a chronicle; it's a manifesto, urging us to rewrite our relationship with the natural world before the final chapter is penned.
Book ISBN: | 9781785947315 |
Book Author: | Jake Fiennes |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | BBC Books |
Book Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 126 x 197 x 33 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-03-16 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 260g |
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.’