The Hard Way : Discovering the Women Who Walked Before Us by Susannah Walker 9781800183452

The Hard Way : Discovering the Women Who Walked Before Us

£16.99 GBP
£16.99 GBP
'A compelling call to action for women yearning to explore the countryside alone...
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'A compelling call to action for women yearning to explore the countryside alone – and in safety' Dr. Sharon Blackie, author of If Women Rose Rooted

Why should it be considered revolutionary for women to ramble solo through rural landscapes, when men have done so for ages? The Hard Way is a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of this disparity, aiming to reclaim fearlessness and delve into the history of the land from a female perspective.

Embarking on a journey along England's most ancient paths, the Ridgeway and the Harrow Way, Susannah Walker encounters artillery fire, concerned police officers, and her own inherent wariness of solitary figures in the distance – a landscape moulded by men, from ancient earthworks to modern military installations.

Yet as she traverses 135 miles, Susannah uncovers the stories of Edwardian suffragettes, defiant widows, overlooked writers and artists, as well as their countless unnamed sisters who remained at home throughout history. These women become her companions, revealing the extent of progress – or lack thereof – for women in contemporary times.

'An imperative summons' Guy Shrubsole, author of Who Owns England?

'A captivating personal odyssey' Sophie Pierce, author of The Green Hill

'Intellectually stimulating, layered and engaging' Andrew Ziminski, author of The Stonemason

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781800183452
Book Author: Susannah Walker
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Unbound
Book Publisher: Unbound
Book Dimensions: 225 x 150 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-06-06
Book Pagination: 304 pages
Book Weight: 410g

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.’

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