Local : A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair Humphreys 9781785633676

Local : A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 'Nimble, dryly humorous and...
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 'Nimble, dryly humorous and insightful' Robert Macfarlane

In 'Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness', globetrotter Alastair Humphreys embarks on a year-long quest to uncover the hidden wonders within his local area. After countless expeditions across the globe, Humphreys turns his attention to the seemingly unremarkable landscape surrounding his home, as depicted on a single, detailed map.

Can this ordinary terrain, bathed in the artificial glow of urban life and punctuated by the constant drone of traffic, offer any revelations to a seasoned explorer? Is it possible for one map to provide endless opportunities for discovery?

To his surprise, Humphreys gains more insight into the natural world during this local adventure than in all his years traversing remote locations. He comes to appreciate the value of intimately knowing one's immediate surroundings.

'Local' is both a tribute to deceleration and an homage to outdoor curiosity. It serves as a passionate plea to safeguard the wild spaces that exist just beyond our doorsteps, whilst celebrating the art of exploration in familiar territory.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781785633676
Book Author: Alastair Humphreys
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Eye Books
Book Publisher: Eye Books
Book Dimensions: 133 x 209 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-11-01
Book Pagination: 384 pages
Book Weight: 338g

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