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Nominated for the prestigious Wainwright Prize in 2018, 'The Dun Cow Rib: A Very Natural Childhood' is a captivating memoir by John Lister-Kaye, a renowned champion of British wildlife and landscapes. This enchanting coming-of-age tale offers a glimpse into the author's formative years, which laid the groundwork for his twin passions: nature exploration and literary pursuits.
Lister-Kaye's narrative brims with nostalgia as he recounts idyllic childhood holidays spent rummaging through hedgerows, observing birds and small creatures, tending to pigeons in the attic, and tracking foxes along garden boundaries. These youthful adventures served as an invaluable apprenticeship, shaping him into one of the pioneering figures of nature writing.
Brimming with warmth, wisdom, and a palpable sense of wonder, 'The Dun Cow Rib' is an exquisite chronicle of a life devoted to celebrating and safeguarding Britain's natural heritage. It's an essential read for anyone captivated by the marvels of the great outdoors and the art of nature writing.
Book ISBN: | 9781786891471 |
Book Author: | John Lister-Kaye |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 189 x 141 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2018-06-07 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 266g |
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.’