Under the Changing Skies

The Best of the Guardian's Country Diary, 2018-2024

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A beautiful journey through the British countryside, drawn from The Guardian's beloved Country Diary.
With an introduction by Ian McMillan, and illustrations by Clifford Harper.

'Full of sparkle, wonder and surprise, here is the natural world in book form.' PATRICK BARKHAM

For over a century, The Guardian's Country Diary has published the nation's most celebrated writers of natural history as they capture the essence of the British countryside.

From Yorkshire to Belfast, Orkney to Cumbria, and Gwynedd to the Scottish Highlands, exquisitely written and softly observed snapshots emerge - of fishes lurking in dusky pools, of age-old trees beneath deep blue skies, of lives being lived alongside the ebbs and flows of the natural world.

Bringing together the finest contributions to the column from recent years, Under the Changing Skies is an essential companion for all those with a deep love for the British countryside, charting its subtle changes over the course of the seasons.

With contributions from Cal Flyn, Mark Cocker, Josie George, Nicola Chester, Lev Parikian, Amy-Jane Beer, Kate Bradbury, Andrea Meanwell and many others.

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  • 5
    intriguing articles many of which i did not know

    Posted by jeanette harrison on 27th Oct 2024

    A thorough look at hidden buildings ect which without the research i this book would be forgotton. Thank you.

  • 5
    So happy I made this purchase!

    Posted by Utterly Delightful on 19th Oct 2024

    A book you can visit at your will. It’s a Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea in a favorite chair.

  • 5
    Under the Changing Skies

    Posted by Sarah Morgan on 18th Oct 2024

    Perfect to have a collection of the Country Diary Vignettes to dip into. As with "A Gleaming Landscape" it is akin to a stroll with a much loved friend. Just a touch of the unexpected to excite the imagination.

  • 5
    Under the Changing Skies

    Posted by Jan Miller on 18th Oct 2024

    This is a wonderful selection of skilled nature writing spanning the whole of Britain from local people. It also covers the people and customs too. It is an easy to dip into escape into the serenity of the countryside and a useful tool for any aspiring writer to learn the art of getting a lot into 3…

    This is a wonderful selection of skilled nature writing spanning the whole of Britain from local people. It also covers the people and customs too. It is an easy to dip into escape into the serenity of the countryside and a useful tool for any aspiring writer to learn the art of getting a lot into 360 words without seeming to be rushed.

  • 5
    INit read the book, I bought it as a gift but the recipient is delighted

    Posted by Liz Baker on 18th Oct 2024

    I enjoy the column in the Saturday paper so I would probably enjoy the book.

  • 5
    Under the Changing Skies

    Posted by Jan Miller on 16th Oct 2024

    Anyone interested in nature writing will find this book very useful as a collection of many different styles, showing all the elements you have to try and get into 360 words without seeming rushed. It’s a wonderful pack of snapshots of every different part of Britain. And note, it has always been c…

    Anyone interested in nature writing will find this book very useful as a collection of many different styles, showing all the elements you have to try and get into 360 words without seeming rushed. It’s a wonderful pack of snapshots of every different part of Britain. And note, it has always been called a Country diary, not just a nature diary, so it also includes many heartwarming stories about local human interaction with the countryside.

Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781783353101
Publication Date:
26/09/2024
Publisher:
Guardian Faber Publishing
Number of Pages:
336
Editors:
Fleckney, Paul
Year Published:
2024
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9781783353101

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