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Windswept: Why Women Walk by Annabel Abbs invites readers on a transformative journey through the lives of extraordinary women who have shaped the literary and artistic realms. Experience the captivating stories of trailblazers like Gwen John, Frieda Lawrence, and Nan Shepherd, whose walks in nature inspired profound revelations and creative expressions.
This compelling exploration delves into how the simple act of walking has empowered these women, helping them forge their identities and articulate their artistic visions. By intertwining their narratives with the landscapes they traversed, Abbs beautifully illustrates the connection between nature and creativity.
In Windswept, you will discover:
With a background in journalism and acclaimed works like The Joyce Girl and Bloomsbury's Outsider, Abbs continues to shine a light on remarkable women, offering readers an engaging blend of history, inspiration, and literary insight. This book not only celebrates the act of walking but also urges us to reflect on our own journeys and the paths we choose.
Embrace the adventure of self-discovery and the beauty of nature with Windswept: Why Women Walk – a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration from the stories of those who walked before us.
ISBN: | 9781529324730 |
Weight: | 224g |
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.’