England
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Award-winning nature writer John Lewis-Stempel turns his keen eye to the English landscape itself, exploring what makes this green and pleasant land so distinctive. Through the changing seasons, he examines the fields, woods, hedgerows and hills that have shaped the nation's character and identity over millennia.
Blending natural history with folklore, literature and personal observation, this is both a love letter to the countryside and a timely meditation on what England means in the modern age. Lewis-Stempel's lyrical prose brings to life the intricate web connecting land, wildlife and people, revealing the deep roots that bind us to place.
Essential reading for anyone who cherishes the English countryside and wishes to understand the landscape that has inspired poets, painters and writers for generations.
