Wild History (häftad, eng)
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There are no plaques to explain their fading presence before you, nothing to account for what they once were – who made them, lived in them or abandoned them. Now they are merged with the landscape. They are being reclaimed by nature. They are wild history.In this book acclaimed author and presenter James Crawford introduces many such places all over the country, from the ruins of prehistoric forts and ancient, arcane burial sites, to abandoned bothies and boathouses, and the derelict traces of old, faded industry.Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2024Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2023 PRAISE FOR JAMES CRAWFORDThe Edge of the Plain: How Borders Make and Break Our World''Crawford travels widely to make his points in a text reminiscent of those of Barry Lopez or Robert Macfarlane .
. . A thoughtful consideration of the imaginary lines that hold meaning for so many'' - Kirkus Reviews''Crawford''s essays, through vivid accounts of historical episodes and contemporary problems, illuminate how the world acquired its current shape . . . Eye-opening'' - Literary ReviewFallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Buildings''Conveys superbly these absorbing tales of hubris, power, violence and decay'' - Sunday Times''Witty and memorable .
. . moving as well as myth-busting'' - Mary Beard, Times Literary SupplementScotland from the Sky''A stunning combination of aviation adventure and historical detective work'' - Press and Journal''Crawford is a genuine, risk-taking adventurer'' - Daily Express
Format | Häftad |
Omfång | 336 sidor |
Språk | Engelska |
Förlag | Birlinn General |
Utgivningsdatum | 2023-05-04 |
ISBN | 9781780277868 |
Artikelnummer
2841608
EAN
9781780277868
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