Anthony Recommends~ Books on Nature
The Heart of the Forrest by John Miller
This wonderful book by John Miller would a great gift for anyone interested in Nature for Christmas. The Heart of the Forrest brings the ecological argument for saving the forests of our world. Miller explores the literature and cultural elements of forests, woods, and trees through history. It has a beautiful cover with pictures, artwork, and illustrations throughout the book.
Raynor Winn’s third novel is a moving and powerful read in nature writing. Like her previous works, The Salt Path and the wild silence, Winn gives us a half-nature and half-memoir account of her and her husband’s adventures around Scotland. Her writing really elevates Scotland’s beautiful countryside. Perfect gift for not only nature lovers but someone who loves a memoir too.
Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year
This is a beautiful anthology has 365 pieces of nature writing for everyday of the year. Perfect to help escape the everyday into nature. It encompasses fiction and fact, essays and field guides, letters and diaries, a wonderful collection of writings from some brilliant writers. A lovely gift for someone who loves to escape and immerse themselves with nature.
Island of Abandonment by Cal Flynn
This is a unique book that looks at the resilience of nature and how life can comeback from the harshest of treatments from humanity. It explores abandoned places all over the world. There are pictures throughout the book that compliments the chapters well. A great gift for recipients who love to read, look at history and the natural world in an alternative way.
Creativity Through Nature: Foraged, Recycled and Natural Mixed-Media Art by Ann Blockley
From acclaimed watercolour artist Ann Blockley comes a book that aims to help all artists whatever level through being creative with nature. A real takeback to going outside and playing with a series of ideas and examples to help an artist embrace nature. A Beautiful gift for an artist.
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