Time on Rock

Name: Time on Rock
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838851798
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A Climber's Route into the Mountains

By Anna Fleming

Summary

Time on Rock by Anna Fleming is an insightful exploration of the natural world through the lens of climbing. The author shares her personal journey, emphasising the connection between humans and landscapes, and the growth that comes from engaging directly with the earth. Fleming's narrative beautifully melds adventure with mindfulness, offering readers an invitation to consider their own relationship with nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you love the thrill of outdoor adventures and the exploration of nature's landscapes. Combining insights from the world of rock climbing with personal reflections, it offers a captivating narrative that delves into the connection between physical challenge and natural beauty. The author’s perspective provides an intriguing journey through both rugged terrain and personal discovery, making it an engaging read for those interested in travel and the great outdoors.

A rock-climber's eye view of the natural world, tracing a geological and personal journey across the British Isles

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Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize and the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.

With great lyricism, Anna Fleming charts two parallel journeys: learning the craft of traditional rock climbing and the developing appreciation of the natural world it brings her. Through the story of her progress from terrified beginner to confident lead climber, she shows us how placing hand and foot on rock becomes a profound new way into the landscape.

Anna takes us from the gritstone rocks of the Peak District and Yorkshire to the gabbro pinnacles of the Cuillin, the slate of North Wales, and the high plateau of the Cairngorms. Each landscape, and each type of rock, brings its own challenges and invites us into the history of a place.

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Anna Fleming's Time on Rock is praised for its beautiful prose and vivid descriptions of landscapes, drawing readers into her passion for ancient rock formations. It offers an intimate and texture-rich portrayal of climbing, evoking the physical and emotional heights of the experience. The book is seen as a significant addition to climbing literature, echoing the classics, and is noted for its awe-inspiring and wonder-filled narrative that honours the beauty of nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838851798

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 272

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Anna Fleming Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Sports Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Anna Fleming is a regular contributor to Caught by the River and has also published her work in various journals, magazines and anthologies. As well as writing for the Guardian, she keeps a regular blog, The Granite Sea, in which she writes about her experiences of the natural world. Anna is a qualified Mountain Leader who has also worked for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and completed a PhD with the University of Leeds. She lives in Edinburgh.@annamfleming | thegranitesea.wordpress.com