Description
Discover the unabridged audio book of 'English Pastoral' by James Rebanks, a profound exploration of the intersection between farming and nature. This unabridged audio book on CD transports you to the heart of the Lake District, where stories of heritage, loss, and renewal unfold through the experiences of a dedicated farmer. As James Rebanks shares his journey to restore the land inherited from his grandfather, listeners are treated to an evocative narrative that reflects on the deep connections between people and their environment. This audio book is a must-have for those interested in sustainability, agriculture, and the preservation of rural landscapes. Not only does it serve as an elegy for a disappearing way of life, but it also offers a glimmer of hope for future generations striving to reconnect with their roots. With no unexpected import charges or custom duties, this brand new audio book is shipped from Auckland, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where the rhythms of nature and community come alive, all from the comfort of your own home. Embrace the beauty of the past and the potential of the future with 'English Pastoral' today. Free shipping is available, and please allow 15 days for delivery. Order now to experience this unique and inspiring narrative on CD, where love for the land meets the stories of yesteryear, making it an essential addition to your audiobook collection.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781867519423
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
James Rebanks was taught by his grandfather to work the land the old way. Their family farm in the Lake District hills was part of an ancient agricultural landscape – a patchwork of crops and meadows, of pastures grazed with livestock and hedgerows teeming with wildlife. And yet, by the time James inherited the farm, that landscape had profoundly changed. The men and women had vanished from the fields, the old stone barns had crumbled, the skies had emptied of birds and their wind-blown song.
English Pastoral is the story of an inheritance – one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world were brought close to collapse and how the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community and wild things were lost. But this elegy from the Northern Fells is also a song of hope – of how, guided by the past, one farmer began to salvage a tiny corner of England that was now his, doing his best to restore the life that had vanished and to leave a legacy for the future.
This is an audiobook about what it means to have love and pride in a place and how, against the odds, it may still be possible to build a new pastoral – not a utopia, but somewhere decent for us all.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781867519423
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
James Rebanks was taught by his grandfather to work the land the old way. Their family farm in the Lake District hills was part of an ancient agricultural landscape – a patchwork of crops and meadows, of pastures grazed with livestock and hedgerows teeming with wildlife. And yet, by the time James inherited the farm, that landscape had profoundly changed. The men and women had vanished from the fields, the old stone barns had crumbled, the skies had emptied of birds and their wind-blown song.
English Pastoral is the story of an inheritance – one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world were brought close to collapse and how the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community and wild things were lost. But this elegy from the Northern Fells is also a song of hope – of how, guided by the past, one farmer began to salvage a tiny corner of England that was now his, doing his best to restore the life that had vanished and to leave a legacy for the future.
This is an audiobook about what it means to have love and pride in a place and how, against the odds, it may still be possible to build a new pastoral – not a utopia, but somewhere decent for us all.