Grounded : A Journey into the Landscapes of Our Ancestors

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by Canton, James | Prehistory Published 01/02/2024 by Canongate Books in the United Kingdom Paperback | 272 pages, B&W line illustrations throughout198 x 129 x 18mm | 190gA WATERST ONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: NATURE AND TRAVELFor thousands of years, our ancestors held a close connection with the landscapes they lived in. Seeking that lost connection, James Canton takes us on a journey across ancient England: from stone monuments to sacred groves, places of pilgrimage and sites of religious worship. Grounded invites us to step away from our modern world, to rekindle the wonder and awe in the places we live in, to discover the history and meaning encoded into the land - if only we take the time to look. Show more