Showing results for "A Life In Nature" in History

Set in 1812, this captivating tale unfolds in Portugal amidst the backdrop of war. The story primarily follows British officers, with Lord Strathern summoning his daughter, Lady Mabel Stewart, from Scotland to join him in Elvas, where his brigade is wintering. Enter the charming Colonel lLisle, the hero of our narrative. The author masterfully paints a vivid picture of the landscape, history, and the vibrant characters of this era, often weaving in discussions of liturgy—sometimes sparking controversy among the cast. While rich in historical detail, this narrative leans more towards a ...

This podcast delves into the fascinating history of the Tower Menagerie, exploring the variety of animals it housed during the summer of 1828. Through vivid descriptions, intriguing anecdotes, and insightful narratives, we will uncover the stories of both the living creatures and those that recently passed, bringing to life the rich tapestry of this unique establishment.

Warren Angus Ferris (1810-1873) was a trapper, cartographer and diarist in the Rocky Mountains from 1830 to 1835. In 1829, he joined the American Fur Company to explore the Rocky Mountains. He kept a journal of his travels which were published as the book Life in the Rocky Mountains (1940), which gives an account of the Platte River Valley, Cache Valley, the area around Salt Lake City, and Snake River Country. Ferris found Native American guides and made a detour into what is today Yellowstone National Park.

‘Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas’ ROBERT MACFARLANE ‘An instant classic of British nature-writing’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or croft on...

The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings...

I hope you’re reading this while on a bus, commuting to work, getting ready to face the customers or bosses. I wanna rest your mind a bit, before all the hassle of day to day life hits. I know how it feels, I’m living through it. I’m typing this on my phone still deciding if I’m ready to share my personal space to the world. But this world gives me peace and a daily lift, readying me for the day and calming me for the night. I hope to the few people that hear this, try what I did. Make a place where everything is as you want it to be, a place where stress and depression, will be ...