British Isles: A Natural History

Accompanying a major new BBC1 series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, British Isles: A Natural History is a fascinating journey through the natural history of Britain from its birth to the present day.

Written in Alans uniquely readable style, the book chronicles the different periods in Britain's evolution, exploring everything from the geology and geography to the flora and fauna that make up the diverse landscapes of the British Isles. It also includes a gazetteer section detailing where you can explore for yourself Britain's natural treasures.

Beautifully illustrated with 180 colour photographs, it will appeal to natural history enthusiasts and everyone who cares about the country they live in.

The book contains the latest research gathered in the making of this new landmark series from the BBC's NHU in Bristol.

Alan Titchmarsh is a bestselling BBC author and has sold over a million copies of his books which include How To Be A Gardener 1 and 2 and Royal Gardeners.

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British Isles: A Natural History

Accompanying a major new BBC1 series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, British Isles: A Natural History is a fascinating journey through the natural history of Britain from its birth to the present day.

Written in Alans uniquely readable style, the book chronicles the different periods in Britain's evolution, exploring everything from the geology and geography to the flora and fauna that make up the diverse landscapes of the British Isles. It also includes a gazetteer section detailing where you can explore for yourself Britain's natural treasures.

Beautifully illustrated with 180 colour photographs, it will appeal to natural history enthusiasts and everyone who cares about the country they live in.

The book contains the latest research gathered in the making of this new landmark series from the BBC's NHU in Bristol.

Alan Titchmarsh is a bestselling BBC author and has sold over a million copies of his books which include How To Be A Gardener 1 and 2 and Royal Gardeners.

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British Isles: A Natural History

British Isles: A Natural History

by Alan Titchmarsh
British Isles: A Natural History

British Isles: A Natural History

by Alan Titchmarsh

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Overview

Accompanying a major new BBC1 series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, British Isles: A Natural History is a fascinating journey through the natural history of Britain from its birth to the present day.

Written in Alans uniquely readable style, the book chronicles the different periods in Britain's evolution, exploring everything from the geology and geography to the flora and fauna that make up the diverse landscapes of the British Isles. It also includes a gazetteer section detailing where you can explore for yourself Britain's natural treasures.

Beautifully illustrated with 180 colour photographs, it will appeal to natural history enthusiasts and everyone who cares about the country they live in.

The book contains the latest research gathered in the making of this new landmark series from the BBC's NHU in Bristol.

Alan Titchmarsh is a bestselling BBC author and has sold over a million copies of his books which include How To Be A Gardener 1 and 2 and Royal Gardeners.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781448140558
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Publication date: 07/31/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 216
File size: 14 MB
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About the Author

Alan Titchmarsh MBE is known to millions through his career as a television presenter of shows including Love Your Weekend, Love Your Garden, Ground Force, Gardeners' World, The Alan Titchmarsh Show and Spring Into Summer. He has written more than forty gardening books, as well as twelve novels and three volumes of memoirs. He was made MBE in the millennium New Year Honours list and holds the Victoria Medal of Honour, the Royal Horticultural Society's highest award.

Table of Contents



Introduction

6

Chapter 1

Solid Foundations

10

Chapter 2

The Big Freeze

38

Chapter 3

After the Ice

62

Chapter 4

Taming the Wild

90

Chapter 5

Forging Ahead

118

Chapter 6

The Modern Era

142

Chapter 7

The Future

166



Places to Visit

188



Bibliography

210



Acknowledgements

212



Index

214


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