Swamp by Anthony Wilson
A cultural and ecological history of swamps mysterious, mythologized and misunderstood landscapes.-
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From the Beginning
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Volcano
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Angels of Darkness Demons of Light
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North Pole
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Amber
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Wind
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Waterfall
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Water
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"Swamps, once deemed tangles of putrefaction and peril, are only now receiving the respect they deserveThat's the dramatic arc of this beautifully illustrated social and literary history of wetlands by Anthony Wilson . . . Historically, swamps have been home to a host of dark imaginings: the nine-headed Hydra of Greek mythology; the grim monster Grendel of Beowulf; the bat-like hag Gwrach-y-Rhibyn of Welsh folklore . . . Wilson’s chapter on swamp horrors draws from a deep well of storytelling, not all of it fictional." - Natural History magazine
"This beautifully illustrated volume is one of a series, entitled Earth, which addresses the importance of both historical and cultural depictions of nature and its resources. The series augments the interconnectedness of ecosystems and humanity, and Wilson’s work fits well into this oeuvre because it explores the deadly legends and superstitions that are associated with swamps. Avoiding a didactic approach when highlighting their threatened status, Swamp raises awareness of the significance of preserving these wetlands by offering an accessible insight into real and fictional imagery of swamps, bogs, and marshes . . . The book gives a fascinating insight into the lives of those who have lived in swamp environments throughout different time periods across the globe . . . Wilson satisfyingly takes us through a journey of the swamp "from poisonous hell to unspoiled Eden"." - Folklore
"This beautifully illustrated volume is one of a series, entitled Earth, which addresses the importance of both historical and cultural depictions of nature and its resources. The series augments the interconnectedness of ecosystems and humanity, and Wilson’s work fits well into this oeuvre because it explores the deadly legends and superstitions that are associated with swamps. Avoiding a didactic approach when highlighting their threatened status, Swamp raises awareness of the significance of preserving these wetlands by offering an accessible insight into real and fictional imagery of swamps, bogs, and marshes . . . The book gives a fascinating insight into the lives of those who have lived in swamp environments throughout different time periods across the globe . . . Wilson satisfyingly takes us through a journey of the swamp "from poisonous hell to unspoiled Eden"." - Folklore
Anthony Wilson is an Associate Professor of English at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He is the author of Shadow and Shelter: The Swamp in Southern Culture (2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780238449 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780238444 |
| Title | Swamp |
| Author | Anthony Wilson |
| Series | Earth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2017-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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