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Hailed as the pinnacle of British nature writing, Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain' is a captivating exploration of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. This masterpiece, featuring an introduction by Robert Macfarlane and an afterword by Jeanette Winterson, invites readers on an extraordinary journey through a landscape of breathtaking beauty and stark harshness.
Shepherd's vivid, poetic prose paints a mesmerising portrait of the Cairngorms' rocks, rivers, and wildlife, delving into the hidden facets of this remarkable terrain. Her lifelong quest to uncover the 'essential nature' of these mountains culminates in this profound meditation on the grandeur of the natural world and our imaginative connection to the wilderness that surrounds us.
Penned during the Second World War, this literary gem lay dormant for over three decades before its eventual publication. Now, it stands as a timeless testament to the author's unwavering passion for the Scottish highlands and her unparalleled ability to capture their essence in words.
Book ISBN: | 9781786897350 |
Book Author: | Nan Shepherd |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 223 x 141 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-01-08 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages |
Book Weight: | 286g |
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