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A captivating homage to Mother Earth and an essential read that delves into the very essence of our survival, as praised by Charles Massy, author of 'Call of the Reed Warbler'. A perfect companion for enthusiasts of Isabella Tree's 'Wilding'.
Our treatment of the soil mirrors our treatment of ourselves. This remarkable narrative elevates our most underappreciated resource to the status of an unlikely hero. It weaves a tale of explosives, glacial epochs, and the rise and fall of civilisations. From primordial hunger to contemporary ailments and culinary delights, this saga encompasses toxic gases, climate catastrophe, and a mind-bending elucidation of rainfall formation.
We have long disregarded the earth beneath our feet, squandering and degrading it through excessive clearing, grazing, and ploughing. However, if we desire nourishment from our food and seek to safeguard our planet's longevity, we must comprehend the intricacies of soil: its creation, erosion, and restoration.
In this ode to the slender layer of Earth that bestows life upon us, commentator and farmer Matthew Evans demonstrates that our actions—in our gardens, on our farms, and at our dinner tables—are of paramount importance and can serve as a wellspring of hope.
Is it not high time we ceased treating the ground beneath our feet with such disdain?
Book ISBN: | 9781911668190 |
Book Author: | Matthew Evans |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Murdoch Books |
Book Publisher: | Murdoch Books |
Book Dimensions: | 154 x 233 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-10-14 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 368g |
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.’