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Of Thorn & Briar: A Year with the West Country Hedgelayer
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ISBN10: 1398535036
ISBN13: 9781398535039
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (UK)
Published: Mar 30 2027
Pages: 304
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.02 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781398535039
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (UK)
Published: Mar 30 2027
Pages: 304
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.02 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
*** THE INSTANT TOP TEN BESTSELLER *** 'This spare but elegant account is an unexpected delight, and as soothing as a walk down a tree-dappled lane at sunset' - Daily Mail 'Gentle and timeless, Paul is the authentic voice of the countryside. This is the story of a man at one with the land.' - Lara Maiklem, author of Mudlarking 'It is impossible not to like Lamb, or this book' - Sunday Times
*** SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING *** Paul Lamb is a hedgelayer. From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he maintains the ancient boundaries of the British countryside. He lives in his wagon, as many itinerant farm workers used to, and travels the south-west corner of England, restoring an important but often forgotten part of our country. Hedgerows are a living structure, woven into the fabric of rural life, a vital aspect of man's partnership with nature. As traditional management techniques are lost to modernisation, hedges have declined dramatically. Paul works alone and by hand to rejuvenate these linear woodlands, saving the homes of the wildlife that rely on them and bringing many other ecological benefits. Following the rhythm of the seasons, Of Thorn & Briar describes Paul's life on the road and the practical aspects of his job. It is about practising a craft with skill, preserving our heritage for future generations and celebrating the glory of the landscape he's spent his life caring for.
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