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The Lost Words: Rediscover our natural world with this spellbinding book is a captivating creation by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane, inviting both children and adults to embark on a poetic journey into nature's beauty.
This beautifully crafted book serves as a poignant reminder of the enchanting words from our natural world that are quietly fading from our everyday vocabulary. With terms like Dandelion, Otter, Bramble, and Acorn disappearing, it reflects on the vibrant landscapes of imagination and play that once defined our childhoods.
Through a series of acrostic spell-poems, The Lost Words acts as a doorway to rediscover the magic of language and reconnect with the beauty surrounding us. Each poem is paired with stunning illustrations by Jackie Morris, whose artwork captures the essence of nature with elegance and grace, enhancing the reader's experience.
Praised by readers and critics alike, The Lost Words is not just a collection of words and images; it is a lasting gift that invites readers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the irreplaceable magic that language and nature bring to our lives. This award-winning book is described as a thing of astonishing beauty, making it an essential addition to any bookshelf.
ISBN: | 9780241253588 |
Author: | Robert Macfarlane |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Hamish Hamilton Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 371 x 277 x 17 mm |
Publication Date: | 05 October, 2017 |
Pagination: | 128 pages |
Weight: | 1466g |
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.’