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Our Oaken Bones: Reviving a Family, a Farm and Britain's Ancient Rainforests is a masterfully crafted narrative by a talented author that delves into the profound healing powers of nature, interwoven with personal and environmental challenges.
This compelling story follows Merlin and his wife Lizzie as they abandon the chaos of London to reclaim Merlin's childhood home at Cabilla, a farm situated in the enchanting landscape of Cornwall's Bodmin Moor. They face overwhelming personal trauma, including heartbreaking miscarriages and haunting memories from military service, embarking on a transformative journey of renewal.
As they reconnect with the land, they uncover the unique wonders of the ancient rainforest surrounding their farm—one of the last remaining remnants of Atlantic temperate rainforest in the UK. Their journey is filled with:
Endorsed by influential voices like Dominic Sandbrook and Isabella Tree, Our Oaken Bones is not merely a memoir; it serves as an urgent call to action for everyone who values our planet. This poignant tale will resonate deeply with fans of The Salt Path and The Lost Rainforests of Britain, inviting readers to reflect on the intricate connections between life and the environment.
ISBN: | 9781529144222 |
Author: | Merlin Hanbury-Tenison |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Witness Books |
Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
Dimensions: | 163 x 242 x 30 mm |
Publication Date: | 20 March, 2025 |
Pagination: | 304 pages |
Weight: | 518g |
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.’