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Woodston: The Biography of An English Farm - The Sunday Times Bestseller by John Lewis-Stempel is an extraordinary narrative that brings the heart of rural England to life. This celebrated book, a Sunday Times bestseller, artfully intertwines history and nature, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the rich tapestry of an ancestral farm.
Dive deep into the enchanting world of Woodston, where the journey spans centuries of agricultural evolution. Lewis-Stempel's narrative is not just a recounting of events; it is a sensory immersion into country life, filled with vivid imagery and engaging anecdotes. Inside the pages, you will discover:
Through meticulous research and heartwarming oral histories, Lewis-Stempel highlights the complex challenges facing modern farming while celebrating our intrinsic connection to the land. His poignant reflections and rich, lyrical prose have earned him acclaim as one of Britain’s finest nature writers.
Woodston is more than just a biography of a farm; it is a heartfelt homage to our agricultural heritage and a reminder of the myriad stories embedded in the soil beneath our feet. Experience the beauty and challenges of rural life through the eyes of a master storyteller.
ISBN: | 9781529176964 |
Author: | John Lewis-Stempel |
Format: | Paperback |
Imprint: | Penguin |
Publisher: | Transworld |
Dimensions: | 197 x 127 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 07 September, 2023 |
Weight: | 254g |
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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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.’