The Running Hare : The Secret Life of Farmland-9781784160746

The Running Hare : The Secret Life of Farmland

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Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel presents...
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Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel presents a Sunday Times bestseller and Wainwright Prize nominee. 'The Running Hare' unveils the hidden world beneath our ploughlands, from industrious microbes to soaring kestrels.

With meticulous detail and lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel chronicles the alarming decline of traditional farmland and its inhabitants. Seven cornfield flowers have vanished in two decades, whilst the corn bunting, lapwing, and corncrake teeter on the brink of extinction. The titular hare, once a common sight, now scampers for survival.

This captivating narrative transports readers to a bygone era of thriving fields teeming with life. It paints a vivid picture of the intricate ecosystem supporting our crops, from aphid-devouring ladybirds to seed-seeking linnets. Yet, it's not merely a lament for what's lost; it's a beacon of hope.

Lewis-Stempel, ever the intrepid investigator, embarks on a bold experiment. He adopts a field, nurturing it with time-honoured methods to resurrect its natural bounty. His endeavour proves that with dedication and understanding, we can still create sanctuaries where hares—and myriad other creatures—may find refuge.

Shortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society White Horse Bookshop Prize, 'The Running Hare' is a testament to the author's expertise, following his Thwaites Wainwright Prize win for 'Meadowland'. It's an urgent call to preserve our agricultural heritage and the rich tapestry of life it supports.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781784160746
Book Author: John Lewis-Stempel
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Black Swan
Book Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Book Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 19 cm
Book Publication Date: 2017-04-20
Book Pagination: 304 pages
Book Weight: 242g

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