First published 2007
Robert Macfarlane ventures into the remote corners of Britain and Ireland, searching for the vanishing pockets of true wilderness. Climbing cliffs, swimming frozen rivers, and sleeping under starry skies, he confronts the encroaching tides of development and human interference. Yet in these untamed landscapes, Macfarlane finds a profound solace, a connection to the natural world that stirs the soul and reawakens the senses.
Genres: nature, travel, adventure, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, personal-journey
Setting: Great Britain, Ireland
352 pages · Paperback · Granta Books