Hafren
The Wisdom of the River Severn
$43.25
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
20 August 2025
Summary
Afon Hafren, the river Severn, is a mighty Welsh river. She has shaped many histories and is part of many stories. In Celtic traditions, water is a source of wisdom. In a time of ecological crisis, how can we listen to the wisdom of Hafren?
Sarah Siân Chave takes us on a journey from Hafren’s source to the sea, following Hafren’s route from Pumlumon in Wales and meandering through England, before she finds her way back home to Wales and to the sea. The journey weaves together Celtic m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915279828 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1915279828 |
| Author: | Sarah Siân Chave |
| Publisher: | University of Wales Press |
| Imprint: | Calon |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“You don’t have to be English or Celtic to enjoy this book. For example, I think this is the perfect read for snuggling under a warm blanket on a rainy day whilst sipping a steaming cup of your favorite tea. I highly recommend this gentle travelogue for everyone who harbors a passion for river ecology, for exploring local environs and rivers, for the River Hafren herself or for learning about the local history and mythology of Wales.”
– “Forbes”Sarah Siân Chave
Sarah Siân Chave has over thirty years’ experience as a teacher and researcher in further and higher education. She is currently an associate of the education and creativity network at the University of Exeter. Her passions are sustainability, social justice and encouraging educational spaces for exploring new ways of being in the world together. Raised by a Welsh mother in the English Midlands, she enjoys learning about and connecting with her Welsh roots. She now lives in the south west of England near Hafren’s banks, which she loves to explore accompanied by family and friends.
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