The Wild Places
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 5,169 ratings, 590 reviews)Read More
Found a better price? Request a price match
The Wild Places
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
The Wild Places
The classic bestseller of British nature writing
The classic bestseller of British nature writing
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionAre there any genuinely wild places left in Britain and Ireland? Or have we tarmacked, farmed and built ourselves out of wildness?
In his vital, bewitching, inspiring classic, Robert Macfarlane sets out in search of the wildness that remains.
The Wild Places takes readers on a journey to discover the natural landscapes still untouched by human civilisation, exploring how such spaces are essential for our spirit and imagination.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane has been praised for its evocative depiction of Britain's natural beauty, frequently taking readers' breath away. Critics describe it as beautiful, inspiring, and a powerful call to connect with nature. The book is seen as an essential and marvellously evocative portrait of place, resonating particularly with those yearning to escape urban life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781783789306
Publisher: Granta Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Granta Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Robert Macfarlane was born in Nottinghamshire in 1976. He is the author of Mountains of the Mind, The Wild Places, The Old Ways and Landmarks. Mountains of the Mind won the Guardian First Book Award, the Somerset Maugham Award and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. The Wild Places won the Boardman-Tasker Award and the Sundial Scottish Arts Council Non-fiction Award. He is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and writes on environmentalism, literature and travel for publications including the Guardian, the Sunday Times and The New York Times.
Also by Robert Macfarlane
View allMore from Travel & Adventure
View allWhy buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent specialist on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our cozy 200m2 warehouse in Auckland holds over 10,000 books in-stock so you're not waiting for books to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Pick Ups
We're an online-only store but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.