The Forgiveness Of Nature by Graham Harvey
Grass grows almost everywhere. To most of us it is a common everyday thing, scarcely worth mention. Yet its influence on the life and character of an island people has been more profound that of the seas around our shores. As Britain's first farmers herded their cattle across the lonely hills, they made a momentous discovery. Working with stone axes to clear the ancient forest they found that in its place grew grass. For more than five thousand years Britain's grasslands have brought wealth and prosperity, building a powerful overseas trade. They fed the fast-growing towns of Tudor Britain, were the foundation of modern capitalism and, with parks and lawns, they civilised the city. Cricket, football and rugby now played around the world have their origins on the grass turf.
'Exquisitely written.. Consistently gripping...After reading this terrific book your feelings about any humble area of lawn will have altered' Daily Mail
Graham Harvey is a script writer and the Agricultural Story Editor of The Archers. A former farming journalist, he has written extensively for both radio and television.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099283669 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099283662 |
| Title | The Forgiveness Of Nature |
| Author | Graham Harvey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2002-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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