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Seasons of Storm and Wonder

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Seasons of Storm and Wonder by Jim Crumley is an evocative journey through the natural world, exploring the nuances of each season. With vivid prose, Crumley captures the intricate ties between nature and the shifting elements, offering insights into the beauty and resilience of the environment. This book is a rich tapestry of observations, drawing attention to the wonder and transformative power of the natural world.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring the intricate beauty and power of nature through evocative storytelling. With its captivating exploration of the changing seasons, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring wonders of the natural world, making it a perfect choice for nature enthusiasts and admirers of lyrical prose.

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In this landmark volume, Jim Crumley lays bare the impact of global warming and urges us all towards a more daring conservation vision that embraces everything from the mountain treeline to a second spring for the wolf.

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From Jim Crumley, the pre-eminent Scottish nature-writer (Guardian), this landmark volume documents the extraordinary natural life of the Scottish Highlands and bears witness to the toll climate chaos is taking on its wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity—laying bare what is at stake for future generations.

In this landmark volume, Jim Crumley brings together a sweeping five-year quest to document the seasons and how he has seen them change. It explores the damage to the Earth's natural rhythms, but also relishes the enduring beauty and wonder of nature itself.

Drawing on his studies of each season over more than thirty years and reworking the volumes in his best-selling Seasons quartet, Crumley has created this unique account of our natural world today.

After a lifetime of immersing himself in the landscapes of Scotland and a handful of other northern countries, Crumley has amassed a body of knowledge and insight and a bank of memorable imagery.

Combining lyrical prose and passionate eloquence, he lays bare the impact of an increasingly chaotic climate and urges us all towards a more daring conservation vision that embraces everything from the mountain treeline to a second spring for the wolf.

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Seasons of Storm and Wonder by Jim Crumley is praised for its ability to captivate both wildlife enthusiasts and newcomers through its beautifully written prose and keen observations. Reviewers highlight Crumley's talent for engaging readers as equals in appreciating the natural world, making it a compelling read for all seasons.

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ISBN: 9781913393533

Publisher: Saraband

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Saraband

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Jim Crumley has written more than forty books, mostly on the wildlife and wild landscape of his native Scotland, the impact of human activity on the natural world, species reintroduction, and climate change. His work has been recognised in nominations for prestigious awards including the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing and Scotland's National Book Awards. Jim is also a poet and a widely published journalist.

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