The stubborn light of things : a nature diary
Harrison, Melissa, 1975-2020
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'The Stubborn Light of Things' is a nature diary that will transform the way you see the world. A Londoner for over twenty years, moving from flat to Tube to air-conditioned office, Melissa Harrison knew what it was to be insulated from the seasons. Adopting a dog and going on daily walks helped reconnect her with the cycle of the year and the quiet richness of nature all around her: swifts nesting in a nearby church; ivy-leaved toadflax growing out of brick walls; the first blackbird's song; an exhilarating glimpse of a hobby over Tooting Common. Moving from scrappy city verges to ancient, rural Suffolk, where Harrison eventually relocates, this diary - compiled from her beloved 'Nature Notebook' column in 'The Times' - maps her joyful engagement with the natural world and demonstrates how we must first learn to see, and then act to preserve, the beauty we have on our doorsteps.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhall Library | Adult non-fiction hardback | 508.092 HAR | Available |
| Cheadle Library | Adult non-fiction hardback | 508.092 HAR | Available |
Main title:
The stubborn light of things : a nature diary / Melissa Harrison.
Author:
Harrison, Melissa, 1975-, author
Imprint:
London : Faber & Faber, 2020.
Collation:
224 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9780571363506 (hbk)
Dewey class:
508.092
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3007689