The Illustrated History of the Countryside

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"The Illustrated History of the Countryside" tells the many-layered story of the British landscape. Oliver Rackham shows, with passion and humour, how to read our surroundings; the past - even the medieval past - lives around us. Adapted from his work "The History of the Countryside" this edition combines Dr Rackham's wisdom with fine landscape photography, exposing the splendour and secrets of our countryside. At the heart of the book are eight of the author's walks within areas of natural beauty. This is an informative guide to some of ...
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"The Illustrated History of the Countryside" tells the many-layered story of the British landscape. Oliver Rackham shows, with passion and humour, how to read our surroundings; the past - even the medieval past - lives around us. Adapted from his work "The History of the Countryside" this edition combines Dr Rackham's wisdom with fine landscape photography, exposing the splendour and secrets of our countryside. At the heart of the book are eight of the author's walks within areas of natural beauty. This is an informative guide to some of Britain's best loved places offering practical advice on landscape detection techniques. Using public rights of way, these same walks can be enjoyed by the reader at any time.
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  • ISBN-13: 9781857999532
  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
  • Publication date: 3/28/2000
  • Pages: 240

Table of Contents

Introduction
Rural Detection
Animals & Plants
Woodland
Grassland & Heath
Moorland
Dr Oliver Rackham's Countryside Walks.
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