Kassabova, Kapka
Elixir: A Voyage into Alchemy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529920475
- author:
- Kassabova, Kapka
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elixir in the Valley at the End of Time is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place. Set in one of Europe's oldest inhabited river valleys, this beautifully written book takes readers on a journey to discover the ancient practice of herbalism and the symbiotic system where nature and culture have blended for thousands of years.
Through her captivating encounters with the people who live and work in this magical region, Kapka Kassabova reveals the devastating weight of ecological and cultural disinheritance that they have suffered. Yet, she also finds reasons for hope in their rare knowledge of mountain plants and how to transform collective suffering into healing.
This immersive and enthralling book is an urgent call to rethink our relationship with the Earth and the cosmos. It is a search for a cure to what ails us in the Anthropocene, and a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our natural world.
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