Meadowland by John Lewis-Stempel
The Private Life of an English Field
"Meadowland" provides an intimate and evocative month-by-month account of a year in the life of a farmland meadow in the heart of rural England. The author, a farmer and naturalist, offers rich descriptions of the landscape and wildlife, weaving personal observations with poetry and lore. Through the changing seasons, from the first snowdrops of January to the December frost, readers are immersed in the natural world and its cycles. The book celebrates the beauty and complexity of an ecosystem often overlooked, highlighting the intricate relationships between plants, animals, and the land, and urging a deeper appreciation for the unassuming yet vital meadows of the countryside.
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- Published
- 2014
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- British
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- Pages
- 292
- Original Language
- English
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