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Nature’s Ghosts: The World We Lost and How to Bring it Back by Sophie Yeo is a compelling exploration of our planet's rich history and the impact of human activity on its biodiversity. Shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation and the Richard Jefferies Award, this book is an essential read for anyone concerned about our environmental future.
In Nature's Ghosts, award-winning journalist Sophie Yeo takes readers on a captivating journey through time, revealing the landscapes that once flourished with life before human intervention reshaped them. From the awe-inspiring megafauna that roamed ancient terrains to the lush primeval forests following the last Ice Age, Yeo expertly chronicles the evolution of our natural world.
This insightful book not only highlights the beauty of what was lost but also delves into the stories of those who once thrived in harmony with nature. Through the eyes of environmental detectives, including archaeologists and ecologists, Yeo reconstructs the stunning ecosystems we have sacrificed.
Today, as humanity’s footprint becomes more pronounced, Yeo's urgent narrative serves as a call to action, urging us to learn from the ghosts of our past to foster a more vibrant and ancient future. Discover how we can mend our fractured relationship with the earth and restore its lost wonders.
ISBN: | 9780008474157 |
Author: | Sophie Yeo |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | HarperNorth |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 198 x 127 x 19 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 320 pages, (12 b/w photographs) |
Weight: | 228g |
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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.’
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.’