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The Swimmer: The Wild Life of Roger Deakin by Patrick Barkham is a mesmerizing journey through the life of a true nature enthusiast and creative spirit.
This award-winning narrative has been celebrated as the Best Book of 2023 by notable publications such as the NewStatesman and Observer, making it an essential read for anyone who cherishes literature and the great outdoors. In this remarkable work, Barkham invites readers into the enchanting world of Roger Deakin, who seamlessly blended his roles as a trailblazing ad-man and passionate environmentalist.
Key Features:
Throughout the pages, Barkham intricately weaves insights from Deakin's notebooks, diaries, and letters, providing a narrative that is as intimate as it is expansive. Readers will find themselves immersed in Deakin’s transformative journey as he restored the historic Walnut Tree Farm in Suffolk.
With its innovative structure and vibrant storytelling, The Swimmer offers an unforgettable exploration of one of nature's most eloquent advocates. Discover the profound impact of Roger Deakin’s life through this beautifully crafted narrative that will inspire and captivate you.
ISBN: | 9780241471487 |
Author: | Patrick Barkham |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 196 x 129 x 29 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 April, 2024 |
Pagination: | 400 pages |
Weight: | 296g |
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.
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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.’