Grounded : A Journey into the Landscapes of Our Ancestors by James Canton

Grounded : A Journey into the Landscapes of Our Ancestors by James CantonA WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: NATURE AND TRAVELFor thousands of years, our ancestors held a close connection with the landscapes they lived in. Seeking that lost connection, James Canton takes us on a journey across ancient England: from stone monuments to sacred groves, places of pilgrimage and sites of religious worship. Grounded invites us to step away from our modern world, to rekindle the wonder and awe in the places we live in, to discover

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each with their own perspectives and specialisms - from luminaries such as Antonio Pappano and Jane Glover

Set in Lawrence's native Nottinghamshire

in order to survive this new chaotic world

and a cherished industry

multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile

Bernie Taupin recalls how he wrote the lyrics to Elton John's 'Rocket Man'

they provide a mesmerizing

this updated animal encyclopedia is full of valuable reference information for children

along with education

the dazzling Shakespearean actor whose monstrous ego and terrible alcoholism saw him nearly murdered by his own audience - the list of stars whose careers burned bright before the Age of Television is extensive and thrillingly varied

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