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Wild Green Wonders

A Life in Nature
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Wild Green Wonders by Patrick Barkham is a captivating exploration of the natural world that combines personal reflections with engaging observations on the environment. Barkham shares insights on the wonders and challenges facing the natural world, highlighting the remarkable species and landscapes he encounters. This book inspires a deeper appreciation for nature and encourages readers to consider their relationship with the environment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about the natural world and are intrigued by the complexities of wildlife and environmental conservation. It's perfect for readers who appreciate insightful reflections on nature's beauty and the pressing issues facing our planet today. Patrick Barkham’s engaging and thoughtful storytelling will captivate anyone interested in exploring our relationship with the environment.

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The collected writings from one of the nation's mostcelebrated nature writers.

The collected writings from one of the nation's most celebrated nature writers.

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Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize

'Barkham is an outstanding author.' - Chris Packham

'Wonder-filled... A treat. Patrick knows how to tell a good story, and that combination of kindness, wonder and good fortune that seems to be present in his own life shines through.' - Caught by the River

What is happening to nature? What are we as a species doing about it? What have we learned?

Wild Green Wonders paints a portrait of contemporary wildlife, bearing witness to the many changes imposed upon the planet and the challenges lying ahead for the future of nature.

From peregrine falcons nesting by the Thames to a conversation with Sir David Attenborough; from protests against the HS2 railway to an encounter with Britain's last lion tamer, this collection - drawn from twenty years' worth of Patrick Barkham's writing for the Guardian - forms a joyful, fascinating and enlightening chronicle of one of the nation's most celebrated nature writers.

'Outstanding nature journalism.' - Horatio Clare

'A heralded nature writer.' - The Times

'A lovely, fluid writer.' - Daily Mail

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Wild Green Wonders has been praised for its exceptional nature journalism and insightful commentary on the natural world. Readers commend Patrick Barkham's writing skills, highlighting his ability to engage and inform with a captivating narrative style that brings environmental topics to life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783352494

Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guardian Faber Publishing

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Patrick Barkham is the natural history writer for the Guardian. He is the author of The Butterfly Isles: A Summer in Search of Our Emperors and Admirals, Badgerlands: The Twilight World of Britain's Most Enigmatic Animal, Coast-lines: The Story of Our Shore and Islander: A Journey Around Our Archipelago. His latest work is Wild Child: Coming Home to Nature. He has been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize and twice for the Ondaatje Prize. He lives in Norfolk with his family. @patrick_barkham

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