The Chilterns: that great chalk enscarpment of southern England, studded with beechwood, intercut with motorways and the sprawling suburbs of London. This is where Richard Mabey grew up and spent most of his adult life. It was his laboratory, a place that has left an indelibe mark on his writing. But how did this landscape shape Britain's most popular nature writer? How has it influenced his understanding of the natural world? Home Country is a memoir told on ridgeway and in beechwood, from the childhood dens built in the ...
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The Chilterns: that great chalk enscarpment of southern England, studded with beechwood, intercut with motorways and the sprawling suburbs of London. This is where Richard Mabey grew up and spent most of his adult life. It was his laboratory, a place that has left an indelibe mark on his writing. But how did this landscape shape Britain's most popular nature writer? How has it influenced his understanding of the natural world? Home Country is a memoir told on ridgeway and in beechwood, from the childhood dens built in the grounds of a derelict mansion and his dogged searches for lapwing nests, through his explorations in the fringes of outer London, to the rediscovery of his roots in the Chilterns when he became responsible for a 16-acre woodland of his own. Like Richard Mabey's Nature Cure (2005) and Beechcomings (2007), it is a journey defined by its proximity to nature. It is also a vision that does not suppose humans are masters, or even stewards of nature, but partners in a colourful and rowdy striving for life.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Very Good. Used, dust jacket outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, some outer pages have shelf wear, book content is in very good condition. 186 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Octavo, 9 1/2" tall, 186 pages, olive colored boards. A near fine, clean, neat hard cover first edition with light shelf wear; hinges and binding tight, paper white. In a near fine, slightly worn dust jacket, with the original price.
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Nash, Paul [jacket] et al. Near Fine in Very Good- jacket. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Pages [186 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. NON price-clipped wrap-around dust jacket [£ 14.95 net], clean, crisp, colors bright, minor edge and handling wear, age discolorations at flaps. Illustrated at chapter headings with B&W art reproductions. Brown cloth boards, clean, bright gilt lettering, lightly sunned top edge. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Small 4to-9" to 11" tall; 186 pages; Index and references. DJ edges are lightly rubbed and creased but not torn. Mylar Cover. Book clean and solid. Illustrated.
