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The Illustrated History of the Countryside

The Illustrated History of the Countryside

by Dr Oliver Rackham (Author)

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    Paperback 1997

    $4.20

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    Paperback 1997

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Synopsis

This companion guide to the British countryside shows how to find and interpret the clues to the past which lie hidden in the countryside. At the heart of the book are eight photographic essays describing the author's favourite country walks within areas of great natural beauty.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 12 May 1997
ISBN 10: 1857999533
ISBN 13: 9781857999532
Book Overview: * A fascinating companion guide to Britain's countryside; Dr Oliver Rackham shows how every field tree and hedge holds clues to the mysteries of the past and how to interpret them * 8 guided walks in areas of outstanding beauty in England, Scotland and Wales * Over 200 full colour photographs, diagrams and maps

Author Bio
Dr Oliver Rackham is a botanist and a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. An acknowledged authority on the British countryside, especially trees, woodlands and pasture. THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRYSIDE won the 1986 Angel Literary Award, the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Prize and the Natural World Book of the Year Award.