Underland
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Robert Macfarlane takes readers on an extraordinary journey beneath the surface of the earth, exploring the hidden landscapes that exist below our feet. From ancient cave art to nuclear waste repositories, from underground rivers to the mycelial networks of forests, this is a profound meditation on what lies beneath and what it means for humanity.
Travelling across Europe and beyond, Macfarlane descends into catacombs, potholing systems, and ice caves, weaving together science, mythology, and environmental urgency. His lyrical prose transforms the subterranean world into something both wondrous and unsettling, revealing how humans have used the underland throughout history—as shelter, repository, and burial ground.
A masterwork of nature writing that challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with deep time, deep space, and the hidden dimensions of our planet.
