Landmarks - Robert Macfarlane

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DESCRIPTION Language has a profound influence on our connection to land, and Landmarks delves into this symbiotic relationship. This guide navigates the literature of nature and ca talogs countless extraordinary words used in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales to capture the essence of land, nature, and weather. Journeying from Cumbria to the Cairngorms, Robert Macfarlane introduces us to the powerful role that language plays in understanding and appreciating landscapes, as illuminated by writers such as Roger Deakin, J. A. Baker, and Nan Shepherd. Publisher: Penguin (May 2016) ISBN: 9780241967874 Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 3 cm Format: Paperback Pages: 448 pages Show more