Red Sky at Night

The Book of Lost Country Wisdom

Jane Struthers

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Ebury Press
15 September 2009

Folklore, myths & legends; The natural world, country life & pets; Gift books

The indispensable guide to everything we knew and loved before we went inside and turned on the TV

The indispensable guide to everything we knew and loved before modern life got in the way. This gorgeous and beautifully illustrated countryside miscellany is the perfect purchase for anyone wanting to go back to their roots and rediscover a lost world...

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* Ever wondered how to predict the weather just by looking at the sky? Or wanted to attract butterflies to your garden? Is there a knack to building the perfect bonfire? And how exactly do you race a ferret?

In this world of traffic tailbacks, supermarket shopping and 24-hour internet access, it's easy to feel disconnected from the beauty and rhythms of the natural world.

If you have ever gazed in awe at stars in the night's sky, tried to catch a perfect snowflake or longed for the comfort of a roaring log fire, then this is the book for you.

From spotting Britain's five kinds of owl to gardening by the phases of the moon, from curing a cold to brewing your own ale, and from navigating by the stars to making sloe gin, Red Sky at Night is packed with instructions and lists, ancient customs and old wives tales, making it an indispensable guide to countryside lore.

By: Jane Struthers
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9780091932442
ISBN 10: 0091932440
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 September 2009
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jane Struthers lives in rural East Sussex. A professional writer, she shares her 17th-century cottage and organic garden with her husband and two cats.

Reviews for Red Sky at Night: The Book of Lost Country Wisdom

In a market cluttered with gifty nostalgia books this one stands head and shoulders above the others... Outstanding * Bath Life * Both a fascinating read and an indispensible guide... a truly inspiring book * Daily Express *