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Vanishing Landscapes: The Story of Plants and How We Lost Them by Bonnie Lander Johnson is a thought-provoking exploration that captures the essence of our lost connection with nature.
This captivating narrative unveils the gradual disappearance of plants from our daily lives, once cherished for their beauty and utility. From the apples of our orchards to the saffron that healed, Johnson eloquently chronicles how industrial advancements overshadowed our rich botanical heritage.
Vanishing Landscapes invites readers on a journey through lush landscapes, where Johnson engages with passionate farmers in Ireland, skilled wine makers in Yorkshire, and dedicated cloth dyers in the Scottish Highlands. As she immerses herself in these traditional practices, she revives our awareness of the plants that shaped our existence.
Acclaimed by notable authors such as Eleanor Catton and Rowan Williams, this brilliantly ambitious cultural history will resonate with anyone who feels a longing for a deeper understanding of our environment. With engaging narratives and rich contextual details, Vanishing Landscapes serves not only as a historical account but also as a heartfelt call to reconnect with the green world around us.
ISBN: | 9781399731522 |
Author: | Bonnie Lander Johnson |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
Dimensions: | 242 x 165 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 17 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 320 pages, images (1 per chapter) |
Weight: | 516g |
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.’