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In ancient Celtic culture, the moon held a revered position, guiding both life and worship. As our modern, digital existence often clashes with nature's rhythms, might there be wisdom in revisiting this ancestral approach and realigning ourselves with the lunar calendar?
The Quiet Moon, penned by Kevin Parr, embarks on a captivating journey through the year's lunar phases. From January's melancholic Quiet Moon, casting light on a perilous midwinter, to May's jubilant Bright Moon, heralding a leisurely season of mayflies and elderflowers. As summer unfolds with its fleeting nights and radiant days—a time when the Celts chose their brides and celebrated Lugnasad—nature reaches its zenith. The cycle concludes with December's Cold Moon, ushering in barren trees and shivering creatures seeking refuge as the Dark Days loom once more.
Through this lunar odyssey, Parr uncovers profound lessons about harmonious living within our natural surroundings. He posits that by attuning ourselves to nature's cadence, even amidst the cold and gloom, we may find solace for our troubled minds. The Quiet Moon offers a compelling exploration of an ancient way of being, inviting readers to rediscover their connection with the natural world.
Book ISBN: | 9780750998697 |
Book Author: | Kevin Parr |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
Book Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 146 x 224 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-05-01 |
Book Pagination: | 14 Illustrations, black and white |
Book Weight: | 436g |
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.’