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The Death of Rural England: A Social History of the Countryside Since 1900...
Alun Howkins (University of Sussex, UK)
British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Rural communities; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Alun Howkins's thorough survey is a social history of rural England and Wales in the 20th century. He examines the impact... [more]
Countryside Recreation Site Management: A Marketing Approach
Ian Keirle
Tourism industry; Sport & leisure industries; Management of land & natural resources; The countryside, country life
Paperback
The book offers step-by-step guidance to every management issue, from developing infrastructure to on-site health and safety,... [more]
The History of the Countryside
Oliver Rackham
History; History: specific events & topics; Popular science; The countryside, country life
Paperback
From its earliest origins to the present day, Oliver Rackham describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside.... [more]
Mr Finchley Takes the Road
Victor Canning
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Historical adventure; Historical fiction; The countryside, country life
Paperback
Mr Finchley takes a fancy to a horse-drawn caravan that he sees for sale, and sets out to explore the countryside and go house-hunting.... [more]
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris
Victor Canning
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Historical adventure; Historical fiction; The countryside, country life
Paperback
An ebullient Mr Finchley is about to propose marriage to a lady he had rescued from mishap, when he is sent to Paris by his... [more]
The Land of the Green Man: A Journey through the Supernatural Landscapes...
Carolyne Larrington
Literary studies: general; Celtic religion & mythology; History of ideas; Folklore, myths & legends; The countryside, country life
Paperback
A captivating modern bestiary by a mistress of modern folklore. [more]
Nature Detective: Urban Wildlife
Victoria Munson
Zoology & animal sciences; Animal behaviour; Wildlife: mammals; The countryside, country life; Wildlife (Children's&YA)
Hardback
Easy-to-follow spotter book for budding nature lovers, this handy reference guide for children and adults will help everyone... [more]
$19.99
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Mushrooms: The natural and human world of British fungi
Peter Marren
Mycology, fungi (non-medical); Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Mushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural... [more]
$69.99
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The Decline of an English Village
Robin Page (Chair, Countryside Restoration Trust)
The countryside, country life; Local history
Hardback
This is the 45th Annniversary Edition of The Decline of an English Village. Throughout his life, Robin has observed dramatic... [more]
Our Place: Can We Save Britain's Wildlife Before It Is Too Late?
Mark Cocker
Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The countryside, country life
Paperback
'Essential reading for anybody who cares about the future' Henry Marsh, *New Statesman Books of the Year*A radical examination... [more]
A Claxton Diary: Further Field Notes from a Small Planet
Mark Cocker
Autobiography: general; Diaries, letters & journals; Memoirs; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Here are unwedded queen ants pouring out of the pavement cracks for their nuptial flights, or a garden cross spider spraying... [more]
The Wood: The Life & Times of Cockshutt Wood
John Lewis-Stempel
Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The countryside, country life; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week' from 'indisputably, one of the best nature-writers of his generation'... [more]
Chasing the Ghost: My Search for all the Wild Flowers of Britain
Peter Marren
Reference works; The countryside, country life; Trees, wildflowers & plants
Paperback
While the Ghost Orchid offers the toughest challenge of any wild plant, there were fifty more British species Peter had yet... [more]
On the Red Hill: Where Four Lives Fell Into Place
Mike Parker
Memoirs; The countryside, country life
Hardback
A book that is deep in riches.' Simon Callow, Guardian`A marvellous book... Taking the four seasons, the four elements and... [more]
The English Countryside
Ruth Binney
British & Irish history; Cultural studies; The countryside, country life
Hardback
This fascinating and entertaining book explores the flora and fauna, quirky country customs and traditions, the nature and... [more]
The Country of Larks: A Chiltern Journey: In the footsteps of Robert Louis...
Gail Simmons
Biography: literary; Conservation of the environment; Transport planning & policy; The countryside, country life; Travel writing
Hardback
The Country of Larks - travel literature and nature writing describing a walk across the Chiltern Hills from High Wycombe... [more]
The Countryman: Through the Seasons
Johnny Scott (Honorary Life Member British Association for Shooting and Conservation, BASC)
The countryside, country life
Hardback
There is something for everyone here, whether country dweller, urban nature lover, amateur historian or budding naturalist.... [more]
Go Wild: Find Freedom and Adventure in the Great Outdoors
Chris Naylor
The countryside, country life; Sports & outdoor recreation; Gift books
Hardback
Whether you like to walk, run, swim, admire the wildlife or forage for wild foods, this book will inspire you to get out into... [more]
How to Catch a Mole: And Find Yourself in Nature
Marc Hamer
Memoirs; Wildlife: mammals; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Longlisted for the Wainwright Book Prize 2019A life-affirming book about the British countryside, the cycle of nature, solitude... [more]
The Forager's Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Nature's Wild Harvests
John Wright
Cookery by ingredient; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Look out of your window, walk down a country path or go to the beach in Great Britain, and you are sure to see many wild species... [more]
Still Water: The Deep Life of the Pond
John Lewis-Stempel
Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The countryside, country life; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
It reflects an era before the water was polluted with chemicals and the land built on for housing, a time when ponds shone... [more]
The Grassling
Elizabeth-Jane Burnett
Memoirs; The countryside, country life
Hardback
What fills my lungs is wider than breath could be. It is a place and a language torn, matted and melded; flowered and chiming... [more]
Red Rag To A Bull: Rural Life in an Urban Age
Jamie Blackett
Memoirs; The countryside, country life
Hardback
Red Rag is a humorous and thought-provoking story seen through the eyes of a landowner, a modern-day Poldark, trying to... [more]
Fire
Oivind Berg
Social & cultural history; Rural crafts; The countryside, country life
Hardback
In this beautifully illustrated book, Oivind Berg traces the use of fire as a heat source, a stove and a social gathering... [more]
Down to the River and Up to the Trees: Discover the Magic of Forest Therapy...
Sue Belfrage
Popular psychology; The countryside, country life; Walking, hiking, trekking
Paperback
** A Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award ** In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning... [more]
