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A Sunday Times bestseller, Woodston is John Lewis-Stempel's masterful ode to the quintessential English farm. With the keen eye of a naturalist and the deep knowledge of a historian, Lewis-Stempel weaves a rich tapestry of rural life that spans millennia.
From primordial volcanoes to Saxon settlers, from Tudor wool traders to wartime Land Girls, the author unearths the fascinating history of his family's ancestral farmland. With eloquence and authority, he brings to life the sights, sounds, and scents of country life through the ages: the satisfying crunch of oxen's hooves as they plough the fields, the gentle snuffling of pigs in a medieval orchard, and the heady aroma of hops wafting on an Edwardian breeze.
Drawing upon written records, oral histories, and the very landscape itself, Lewis-Stempel crafts a passionate biography of farming in England. His narrative is peppered with intriguing anecdotes, meticulous observations, and profound insights into the true cost of our increasingly denatured countryside.
Woodston is more than just a chronicle of one farm; it's a poignant reminder of our deep-rooted connection to the land and the rich rural heritage that lies beneath our feet. As the Sunday Times notes, Lewis-Stempel's delicate observations and penetrating insights cement his position as one of Britain's finest nature writers.
Book ISBN: | 9781529176964 |
Book Author: | John Lewis-Stempel |
Book Format: | Paperback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin |
Book Publisher: | Transworld |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 127 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-07-09 |
Book 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.’
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.’