Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain's Wildlife

Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain's Wildlife

by Michael Allen (Author), SonyaPatelEllis (Author)

Synopsis

Nature Tales is a charming collection of encounters with the natural world from historic greats to modern household names, from Wildlife Trusts supporters to leading naturalists, such as: Roger Deakin, Richard Mabey, Simon Barnes, Gilbert White, John Clare, Joseph Banks, William Cobbett, Simon King, Nick Baker. Including beautifully drawn illustrations and a foreword from Sir David Attenborough, Nature Tales is a charming celebration of Britain's wildlife and countryside.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Published: 24 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 1904027946
ISBN 13: 9781904027942
Book Overview: * A charming collection of the best writing on British wildlife and encounters with nature from some of the great natural historians, including Roger Deakin, Robert Macfarlane and Simon Barnes.; * Supported by the Wildlife Trusts, who will promote the book to their 800,000 members.; * Brought to life with specially commissioned illustrations.; * 10% of publisher receipts will go to the Wildlife Trusts charities.

Media Reviews
This wonderful collection of some of the greatest nature writers in Britain's history is a pleasure to read from start to finish. Sir David Attenborough
Author Bio
Michael Allen is the Chairman of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. He is a retired lecturer of English Literature at Cambridge University and has a life-long passion for literature and ornithology. Sonya Patel Ellis is an experienced freelance writer on the environment, wildlife and travel.