The End of the Road

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A Journey Around Britain in Search of the Dead

By Jack Cooke

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Summary

The End of the Road by Jack Cooke explores the captivating journey of discovery through natural landscapes and human emotions. Together, the characters traverse enchanted environments, finding connections between the natural world and their inner lives. This insightful book effortlessly intertwines science and the beauty of nature, delivering a thought-provoking reading experience.

Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for exploring the lesser-known edges of the world and a curiosity about the wildlife and landscapes found in remote places. The narrative blends science with a spirit of adventure, making it a captivating choice for those who love discovering new perspectives on the natural world.

The End of the Road

A wonderfully quixotic, charming and surprisingly uplifting travelogue which sees Jack Cooke, author of the much-loved The Treeclimbers Guide, drive around the British Isles in a clapped-out forty-year old hearse in search of famous – and not so famous – tombs, graves and burial sites.

Description

A wonderfully quixotic, charming and surprisingly uplifting travelogue which sees Jack Cooke, author of the much-loved The Treeclimbers Guide, drive around the British Isles in a clapped-out forty-year-old hearse in search of famous—and not so famous—tombs, graves and burial sites.

Along the way, he launches a daredevil trespass into Highgate Cemetery at night, stumbles across the remains of the Welsh Druid who popularised cremation, and has time to sit and ponder the imponderables at the graveside of the Lady of Hoy, an 18th-century suicide victim whose body was kept in near condition by the bog in which she was buried. A truly unique, beautifully written and wonderfully imagined book.

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Jack Cooke's The End of the Road is praised for its engaging narrative and insightful exploration of Britain's landscape. The book is described as entertaining and filled with fascinating stories, providing a unique perspective comparable to a younger Bill Bryson’s travelogues. Readers find it compelling, cheerful, and surprisingly enjoyable, even given its unusual premise involving a hearse.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008294717

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mudlark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Jack Cooke was born in 1985 and lives in London. A sometime bookseller, copywriter and Japanophile, Jack's writing focuses on travelogue and short fiction. He has been climbing trees for twenty-eight years. He lives with his wife Jennifer, the book’s illustrator.