The Wild Places

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In this captivating exploration of Britain and Ireland's untamed landscapes, Robert Macfarlane embarks...
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In this captivating exploration of Britain and Ireland's untamed landscapes, Robert Macfarlane embarks on a quest to uncover the last bastions of true wilderness. From dense forests to windswept moors, rugged mountains to salt-kissed marshes, the acclaimed author of 'Underland' and 'The Lost Words' paints a vivid portrait of our isles' natural beauty.

This modern masterpiece of nature writing poses a pressing question: have we, through our relentless expansion and cultivation, eradicated genuine wildness from our shores? Or do pockets of raw, untouched nature still exist, waiting to be discovered?

Macfarlane's prose is nothing short of mesmerising, whisking readers away on a journey through Britain's most awe-inspiring terrains. His keen observations and lyrical descriptions serve as both a celebration of our natural heritage and a poignant reminder of the urgent need to reconnect with the wild.

'The Wild Places' stands as a testament to the enduring power and fragile beauty of Britain's wilderness. It's a work that will leave you breathless, inspired, and yearning to venture into the great outdoors.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781783789306
Book Author: Robert Macfarlane
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Granta Books
Book Publisher: Granta Books
Book Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-04-05
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 244g

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.’

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