The History of the Countryside by Oliver Rackham 9781474614023

The History of the Countryside

£16.99 GBP
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This award-winning tome chronicles the ever-evolving nature of Britain's rural landscape, from its...
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This award-winning tome chronicles the ever-evolving nature of Britain's rural landscape, from its ancient beginnings to the modern era. Acclaimed as 'a classic' by Richard Mabey, this meticulously crafted work delves into both the natural and human-made elements that shape our countryside.

With razor-sharp insight, the author examines an array of topographical features—from fields and byways to hedgerows and fens, marshes and rivers to heaths and coasts, woods and wood pastures. Through this exploration, he masterfully illustrates the intricate tapestry of influences that have moulded these lands over centuries.

The narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of interconnected subjects, offering readers a comprehensive and captivating account of the subtle and sometimes dramatic ways in which human activity, wildlife, plant life, climate, soil composition, and other environmental factors have left their indelible mark on the British countryside.

As COUNTRY LIFE aptly notes, 'One thing is certain: no one would be wise to write further on our natural history, or to make films about it, without thinking very hard about what is contained in these authoritative pages'.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781474614023
Book Author: Oliver Rackham
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Book Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Book Dimensions: 236 x 144 x 35 cm
Book Publication Date: 2020-03-19
Book Pagination: 480 pages, 25
Book Weight: 590g

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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