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The Wild Places

By: Robert Macfarlane
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
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About this listen

Are there any genuinely wild places left in Britain and Ireland? Or have we tarmacked, farmed and built ourselves out of wildness?

In his vital, bewitching, inspiring classic, Robert Macfarlane sets out in search of the wildness that remains.

©2007 Robert Macfarlane (P)2007 Robert Macfarlane Europe Travel Writing & Commentary Western Europe

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Such an interesting book, it’s given me lots of ideas about how to enjoy the wildness left in the UK. Quite possibly my new favourite book!

So interesting

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I began by being envious of the writers opportunity to explore. I ended by being in awe of and grateful to his ability to describe his experiences, terrific listen.

Sensory Delight

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Beautiful written & wonderfully evocative. I really enjoyed getting lost in this book! I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves to get away from it all in nature!

Lovely

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I loved this book. Lyrical descriptions of landscape and tiny details, it makes you look at the UK differently

Beautifully written

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The narrator presents this great book with depth and clarity that i've not heard for such a long time It's a lovely book, brought to life by the narrator in an amazing and intelligent way. Thank you.

A stunning listen

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