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The Bridleway: How Horses Shaped the British Landscape – WINNER OF THE ELWYN HARTLEY-EDWARDS AWARD

Autor Tiffany Francis-Baker
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 iun 2023
WINNER OF THE ELWYN HARTLEY-EDWARDS AWARD FOR EQUINE WRITING, 2023.Tiffany Francis-Baker explores how the relationship between humans and horses has shaped the British landscape, how horses have captured our wild imaginations, and how this connection has evolved and become part of our nation's ecosystems. Many of us enjoy walking on a bridleway. These ancient networks are familiar to walkers and riders and crisscross the British countryside, but we rarely stop to think about how these old routes came to be. In The Bridleway, Tiffany Francis-Baker examines our relationship with horses and ponders how they have become part of our nation's ecosystems. From atop her horse, Tiffany discovers how horses are woven into the fabric of British culture, from street and pub names to trading routes and coaching inns. As she investigates how horses have shaped British landscapes, she offers a glimpse into the intriguing history of the bridleway. Along the way, Tiffany visits a horse fair and learns about Traveller communities. She explores the role of equestrian sport and inclusivity, sees rewilding in action on the Knepp Estate in Sussex and undertakes detective work to uncover ancient bridleways lost to time and meet the closest living ancestors of the truly wild horse. Part-domesticated and part-fiercely independent, horses can teach us a lot about our landscape and help us understand nature and our place within it. Except for the dogs and cats we choose to share our homes with, we have allowed horses far deeper into our society than any other animal. And as Tiffany investigates why horses have captured Britons' attention, she reveals how deeply rooted they have been in our culture for thousands of years.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781399403184
ISBN-10: 1399403184
Pagini: 256
Ilustrații: Black-and-white chapter artworks
Dimensiuni: 135 x 216 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Wildlife
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

An engaging blend of heritage and equestrianism that offers new perspectives on the role horses play in our ecosystems

Notă biografică

Tiffany Francis-Baker is an award-winning writer, artist and environmentalist from the South Downs in Hampshire. With a background in the arts, rural heritage and conservation, her work is fuelled by a love for the natural world and a passion for protecting it. She writes and illustrates for national publications and has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and Channel 4. Her books include Dark Skies, Food You Can Forage, the Concise Foraging Guide and Bees and Beekeeping.

Cuprins

Chapter One: The WarrenChapter Two: Chalk and BoneChapter Three: The MuseChapter Four: Bread and CircusesChapter Five: The HighwaymanChapter Six: EquestrienneChapter Seven: The FairChapter Eight: Beasts of BurdenChapter Nine: MoorstoneChapter Ten: WarChapter Eleven: The HerdChapter Twelve: The Go-BetweenAcknowledgementsFurther ReadingReferencesIndex

Recenzii

[Francis-Baker's] ability to closely observe nature in all its beauty makes this book a delight for horse-lovers and non-equestrians alike . A fascinating journey through the world of horses and our enduring relationship with them.
Rather like a gentle summer's hack, The Bridleway is an enjoyable meander through the British countryside over the centuries. Excellent research and lyrical nature-writing.
Her illustrations are captivating, and so is her writing.
The charm of her book lies in wayside details.
A eulogy to the relationship between human and horse, and what we can learn from it . [Tiffany Francis-Baker] evokes the sights and sounds of the countryside beautifully.
Tiffany Francis-Baker offers a new perspective on bridleways and how they have shaped the countryside around us.