Description
Discover the enchanting realms of nature with 'The Living Mountain', a celebrated classic that intimately captures the rugged wilderness of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. Written by Nan Shepherd, this profound exploration reflects her deep connection and admiration for the breathtaking landscapes that both inspire and challenge. Shepherd's lyrical narrative transports readers into a world where the interplay of rocks, rivers, and wildlife unfolds with vivid imagery and emotional resonance. Embrace the essence of the wild as she passionately conveys her quest to understand the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms, making this book a must-have for nature enthusiasts, environmentalists, and those who appreciate literary excellence.
Published by A&U Canongate in 2019, this BRAND NEW edition features her genius prose that resonates like a beautiful symphony. Ideal for readers seeking to immerse themselves in rich, evocative descriptions of Britain's nature and landscapes, 'The Living Mountain' is a timeless meditation on our relationship with the natural world.
To get your copy, take advantage of our swift delivery options, ensuring your journey into the wild begins as soon as possible. Experience the grandeur of the mountains today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786897350
Year: 2019
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
'The finest book ever written on nature and landscape in Britain.' - Guardian
In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable landscape.
Shepherd spent a lifetime in search of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms; her quest led her to write this classic meditation on the magnificence of mountains, and on our imaginative relationship with the wild world around us. Composed during the Second World War, the manuscript of The Living Mountain lay untouched for more than thirty years before it was finally published.
Published by A&U Canongate in 2019, this BRAND NEW edition features her genius prose that resonates like a beautiful symphony. Ideal for readers seeking to immerse themselves in rich, evocative descriptions of Britain's nature and landscapes, 'The Living Mountain' is a timeless meditation on our relationship with the natural world.
To get your copy, take advantage of our swift delivery options, ensuring your journey into the wild begins as soon as possible. Experience the grandeur of the mountains today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786897350
Year: 2019
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
'The finest book ever written on nature and landscape in Britain.' - Guardian
In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable landscape.
Shepherd spent a lifetime in search of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms; her quest led her to write this classic meditation on the magnificence of mountains, and on our imaginative relationship with the wild world around us. Composed during the Second World War, the manuscript of The Living Mountain lay untouched for more than thirty years before it was finally published.