A Natural History Of The Hedgerow
by John Wright Ndh /
2016 / English / EPUB
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It is difficult to think of a more quintessential symbol of the
British countryside than the British Hedgerow, bursting with
blackberries, hazelnuts and sloes, and home to oak and ash, field
mice and butterflies. But as much as we might dream about foraging
for mushrooms or collecting wayside nettles for soup, most of us
are unaware of quite how profoundly hedgerows have shaped the
history of our landscape and our species. One of Britain's best
known naturalists, John Wright introduces us to the natural and
cultural history of hedges (as well as ditches, dykes and dry stone
walls) - from the arrival of the first settlers in the British
Isles to the modern day, when we have finally begun to recognise
the importance of these unique ecosystems. His intimate knowledge
of the countryside and its inhabitants brings this guide to life,
whether discussing the skills and craft of hedge maintenance or the
rich variety of animals who call them home. Informative, practical,
entertaining and richly illustrated in colour throughout, A Natural
History of the Hedgerow is a book to stuff into your pocket for
country walks in every season, or to savour in winter before a
roaring fire.
It is difficult to think of a more quintessential symbol of the
British countryside than the British Hedgerow, bursting with
blackberries, hazelnuts and sloes, and home to oak and ash, field
mice and butterflies. But as much as we might dream about foraging
for mushrooms or collecting wayside nettles for soup, most of us
are unaware of quite how profoundly hedgerows have shaped the
history of our landscape and our species. One of Britain's best
known naturalists, John Wright introduces us to the natural and
cultural history of hedges (as well as ditches, dykes and dry stone
walls) - from the arrival of the first settlers in the British
Isles to the modern day, when we have finally begun to recognise
the importance of these unique ecosystems. His intimate knowledge
of the countryside and its inhabitants brings this guide to life,
whether discussing the skills and craft of hedge maintenance or the
rich variety of animals who call them home. Informative, practical,
entertaining and richly illustrated in colour throughout, A Natural
History of the Hedgerow is a book to stuff into your pocket for
country walks in every season, or to savour in winter before a
roaring fire.
