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Wild Fell: Fighting for nature on a Lake District hill farm by Lee Schofield is a transformative narrative that captures the passionate battle to revive England's natural landscapes.
As a WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing and Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation, this compelling book invites readers on a poignant journey through the heart of the breathtaking Lake District.
Schofield, an ecologist and site manager for RSPB Haweswater, shares his profound emotional ties to the land after the heartbreaking loss of England's last golden eagle. His mission to restore two hill farms and the surrounding upland habitats unfolds a rich narrative filled with hope and resilience. This book not only tells the tale of loss but also emphasizes the intricate interplay between nature, history, and the communities that inhabit these beautiful landscapes.
As the landscape transforms into a richer, wilder ecosystem capable of withstanding climate challenges, Schofield's story serves as a beacon of perseverance and a reflection of the universal struggle for harmony between humanity and nature.
ISBN: | 9781804990964 |
Author: | Lee Schofield |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin (Transworld) |
Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
Dimensions: | 127 x 198 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 September, 2023 |
Pagination: | 368 pages |
Weight: | 258g |
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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.’