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The Observant Walker

Wild Food, Nature and Hidden Treasures on the Pathways of Britain

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When we go for a walk, whether in the countryside or city, we pass through landscapes full of natural beauty and curiosities both visible and invisible—but though we might admire the view, or wonder idly about the name of a flower, we rarely have the knowledge to fully engage with what we see. When we do, our sense of place is expanded, our understanding deepened and we can discover richness in even the most everyday stroll.

John Wright has been leading forays around Britain for decades. As an expert forager, he shows people how to identify the edible species that abound—but he also reveals the natural history, stories and science behind our surroundings. Here, he takes us with him on eight walks: from verdant forests to wild coastlines, via city pavements, fields and rolling hills, he illuminates what can be found on a walk across any British terrain, and how you might observe and truly understand them, for yourself.

©2022 John Wright (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Travel Writing & Commentary
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I should have noticed the narrator was not John Wright, I was very disappointed. Not that I can fault the narrator, but there is a feeling that goes with an author/narrator that adds so much to a book as their enthusiasm for their subject is a wonderful thing. This particularly is the case when the author is John Wright,

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Lovely book would have liked more details on each plant/mushroom, he does do this in other books however I felt this book skimmed over species with simply a mention that they were seen, some are elaborated upon though not many, as a whole it’s well written and funny with some interesting concepts and stories.

PS: I couldn’t have done better

Great book

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It’s a great book, well written and well read, as always, by Peter Kenny, who brings the book to life!

Great book, great narrator!

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