Chester, Nicola
On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging (Winner of the Richard Jefferies Award 2021 for nature writing)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915294067
- author:
- Chester, Nicola
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nicola Chester's memoir, On Gallows Down, is a powerful exploration of the intersection of nature, identity, and activism. The book tells the story of a life shaped by the landscape, and the enduring desire to protect it.
From her childhood roaming the countryside, to her experiences living on a country estate and witnessing the destruction of a centuries-old wood, Chester's story is one of hope and resilience. She weaves together themes of rewilding, conservation, and the power of nature to inspire change.
Through her writing and activism, Chester uncovers a seam of resistance that runs through Newbury's past, from the Civil Wars to the present day. On Gallows Down is a testament to the enduring power of nature and the human spirit.
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