Somerville, Christopher

The View from the Hill: Four Seasons in a Walker's Britain

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ISBN 13:
9781909961760
author:
Somerville, Christopher
format:
Hardback
publisher:
The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
330
Dimensions:
21.8 x 14 x 4.2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Travel, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£17.72

Description

Christopher Somerville's treasured notebooks hold the secrets of his 40-year walking journey through Britain's countryside. Spanning four seasons, these notes bring to life the beauty and diversity of the British landscape. From the frozen Severn Estuary in January to the sunrise on a prehistoric burial mound at Christmas, Somerville's writing invites readers to experience the best of his walks without leaving home. Discover toads in Cumbrian spring, trout in Hampshire chalk streams, and majestic wildlife like red stags and geese in their natural habitats. With this collection, Somerville shares his passion for walking and the natural world, offering a unique glimpse into the changing seasons and the beauty of Britain's countryside.

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