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Shearwater: A Bird, an Ocean, and a Long Way Home by Roger Morgan-Grenville is a spellbinding exploration of one of nature’s most extraordinary travelers. This beautifully crafted narrative intricately weaves personal memories with the marvels of natural history, making it a must-read for avian enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
In this remarkable book, Morgan-Grenville draws on over fifty years of fascination with the Manx shearwater, revealing the incredible journey of a young chick that embarks on an 8,000-mile voyage from the British Isles to the South Atlantic. This enthralling narrative not only captures the shearwater's life cycle but also deeply reflects the author's own experiences, enriched by touching anecdotes about his Hebridean grandmother.
Lauded as 'sheer delight' by the Daily Mail and a 'rich tribute to an extraordinary bird' by acclaimed author Horatio Clare, Shearwater stands as a testament to the wonders of our natural world. This compelling journey through science, memory, and the indomitable spirit of the shearwater is bound to inspire readers of all backgrounds. Don't miss the chance to discover this captivating narrative that merges adventure with heartfelt storytelling.
ISBN: | 9781785788598 |
Author: | Roger Morgan-Grenville |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Icon Books |
Publisher: | Icon Books |
Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 25 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 July, 2022 |
Pagination: | 304 pages |
Weight: | 274g |
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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.’