Return to My Trees

Notes from the Welsh Woodlands

Matthew Yeomans

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English

Calon
22 June 2023

The environment; Trees, wildflowers & plants; Walking, hiking, trekking; Travel writing

Walking through ancient Welsh forests, Yeomans reflects on our relationship to the woods.

When and how did humans lose their connection with nature—and how do we find it again? In Return to My Trees, Matthew Yeomans seeks to answer these questions as he walks more than 300 miles through the ancient and modern forests of Wales. Weaving history and folklore together with tales of industrial progress and decay, Yeomans immerses himself in the homes of ancient Druids, early Celtic saints, Norman lords, and early miners. As Yeomans walks, he reflects on the woodlands’ uncertain future and how humans might make peace with the natural world.

By: Matthew Yeomans
Imprint: Calon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781915279149
ISBN 10: 1915279143
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matthew Yeomans has written about the environment, sustainability, travel, and business for The Guardian, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, and The Village Voice. He is the author of three books and is a contributor to the Rough Guides travel series. He also taught writing and journalism at New York University and Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media, and Culture

Reviews for Return to My Trees: Notes from the Welsh Woodlands

An informed and affable guide to Welsh nature and history. -- Kirkus Return to My Trees is an enthusiastic, witty, and sobering travel account. It gives voice to the dying souls of abused forests and vivifies lands that are untouched by human hands; it warns that a choice must be made regarding what will be left for future generations. -- Foreword Reviews This book offers an uncanny mix that looks back to Wales's rich history and legends and forward to its aspirational green future. VERDICT: For prospective Wales walkers, recommended. For armchair pilgrims, a delight. -- Library Journal