On the Marsh
A Year Surrounded by Wildness and Wet
$36.14
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2021
Summary
‘He does write beautifully, especially of his greatest love - our wild birds … On The Marsh is a delightful read.’ Christopher Hart, Daily Mail
How the rewilding of eight acres of Norfolk marshland inspired a family and brought nature even closer to home.
When writer Simon Barnes heard a Cetti’s warbler sing out as he turned up to look at a house for sale, he knew immediately that he had found his new home. The fact that his garden backed onto an area of mars…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781471168512 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1471168514 |
| Author: | Simon Barnes |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2021 |
| Weight: | 278g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘He does write beautifully, especially of his greatest love – our wild birds … On The Marsh is a delightful read.’
‘He does write beautifully, especially of his greatest love — our wild birds … On The Marsh is a delightful read.’ – Christopher Hart * Daily Mail *
Simon Barnes
Simon Barnes is the author of many wild volumes, including the bestselling Bad Birdwatcher trilogy, Rewild Yourself, On The Marsh and The History of the World in 100 Animals.
He is a council member of World Land Trust, trustee of Conservation South Luangwa and patron of Save the Rhino. In 2014, he was awarded the Rothschild Medal for services to conservation.
He lives in Norfolk with his family and horses, where he manages several acres for wildlife. He was the Chief Sports Writer for The Times until 2014, having worked for the paper for 30 years.
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