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Did you know that rowan wood was once carried as a pocket charm to ward off rheumatism? Or that the ancient Greeks believed trees were inhabited by wood spirits, known as dryads, taking the form of young maidens? Perhaps you'd like to learn how to brew blackberry whisky from the humble blackberry or concoct absinthe from wormwood? This beautifully illustrated, eclectic tome blends fact and fiction about woodlands and forests, encompassing flora and fauna, woodland crafts, tree identification, foraging guidance, folklore, mythology, and much more. Simple step-by-step instructions show readers how to, among other things, construct a bird house and bug hotel, press flowers, prepare a poultice, and treat nettle stings.
Book ISBN: | 9781784946999 |
Book Author: | Nick Pierce |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd |
Book Publisher: | GMC Publications |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-10 |
Book Pagination: | 128 pages, 70 Illustrations, color |
Book Weight: | 0g |
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.’