Landscapes The Wild Places, Book 2, (Paperback)

from Ken-Me-Old-Mate

The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane Ostensibly about his endeavour to find the wild places that still exist in the UK staring from Scotland and kind of working his way down to end up in Essex where I think the BBC made a TV program about him wandering through Essex discovering wonders of wildlif...

from johnwbeha

As I finished this excellent book, I had one overwhelming feeling, envy! I envied the author for going to places I can only dream of now that I am growing old. I evidence him for his ability to explore these wonderful places so completely, man ability that would always have been beyond me. I envy...

from bodachliath

Robert Macfarlane is a uniquely perceptive and eloquent writer on nature and landscape. In this book he travels to various British places in search of different types and degrees of wildness.

from theforestofbooks

I was slightly nervous reading this again as I adored this book when I read it first last year. I needn't have worried as I quickly became absorbed. The author relates his journey through the British Isles trying to track down those wild untouched places, from: mountain summits, woodlands, beache...

from thewordygecko

Outstanding work on the natural world. Beautifully written with clear precise language, deep feeling, and a sense of history. Took me with him on every walk and scramble. Magnificent.