Author: Philip Marsden
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022636609X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
In 2010, Philip Marsden, whom Giles Foden has called “one of our most thoughtful travel writers,” moved with his family to a rundown farmhouse in the countryside in Cornwall. From the moment he arrived, Marsden found himself fascinated by the landscape around him, and, in particular, by the traces of human history—and of the human relationship to the land—that could be seen all around him. Wanting to experience the idea more fully, he set out to walk across Cornwall, to the evocatively named Land’s End. Rising Ground is a record of that journey, but it is also so much more: a beautifully written meditation on place, nature, and human life that encompasses history, archaeology, geography, and the love of place that suffuses us when we finally find home. Firmly in a storied tradition of English nature writing that stretches from Gilbert White to Helen MacDonald, Rising Ground reveals the ways that places and peoples have interacted over time, from standing stones to footpaths, ancient habitations to modern highways. What does it mean to truly live in a place, and what does it take to understand, and honor, those who lived and died there long before we arrived? Like the best travel and nature writing, Rising Ground is written with the pace of a contemplative walk, and is rich with insight and a powerful sense of the long skein of years that links us to our ancestors. Marsden’s close, loving look at the small patch of earth around him is sure to help you see your own place—and your own home—anew.
Rising Ground
Author: Philip Marsden
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022636609X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
In 2010, Philip Marsden, whom Giles Foden has called “one of our most thoughtful travel writers,” moved with his family to a rundown farmhouse in the countryside in Cornwall. From the moment he arrived, Marsden found himself fascinated by the landscape around him, and, in particular, by the traces of human history—and of the human relationship to the land—that could be seen all around him. Wanting to experience the idea more fully, he set out to walk across Cornwall, to the evocatively named Land’s End. Rising Ground is a record of that journey, but it is also so much more: a beautifully written meditation on place, nature, and human life that encompasses history, archaeology, geography, and the love of place that suffuses us when we finally find home. Firmly in a storied tradition of English nature writing that stretches from Gilbert White to Helen MacDonald, Rising Ground reveals the ways that places and peoples have interacted over time, from standing stones to footpaths, ancient habitations to modern highways. What does it mean to truly live in a place, and what does it take to understand, and honor, those who lived and died there long before we arrived? Like the best travel and nature writing, Rising Ground is written with the pace of a contemplative walk, and is rich with insight and a powerful sense of the long skein of years that links us to our ancestors. Marsden’s close, loving look at the small patch of earth around him is sure to help you see your own place—and your own home—anew.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022636609X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
In 2010, Philip Marsden, whom Giles Foden has called “one of our most thoughtful travel writers,” moved with his family to a rundown farmhouse in the countryside in Cornwall. From the moment he arrived, Marsden found himself fascinated by the landscape around him, and, in particular, by the traces of human history—and of the human relationship to the land—that could be seen all around him. Wanting to experience the idea more fully, he set out to walk across Cornwall, to the evocatively named Land’s End. Rising Ground is a record of that journey, but it is also so much more: a beautifully written meditation on place, nature, and human life that encompasses history, archaeology, geography, and the love of place that suffuses us when we finally find home. Firmly in a storied tradition of English nature writing that stretches from Gilbert White to Helen MacDonald, Rising Ground reveals the ways that places and peoples have interacted over time, from standing stones to footpaths, ancient habitations to modern highways. What does it mean to truly live in a place, and what does it take to understand, and honor, those who lived and died there long before we arrived? Like the best travel and nature writing, Rising Ground is written with the pace of a contemplative walk, and is rich with insight and a powerful sense of the long skein of years that links us to our ancestors. Marsden’s close, loving look at the small patch of earth around him is sure to help you see your own place—and your own home—anew.
Vanishing Cornwall
Author: Daphne Du Maurier
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 074811467X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA 'An eloquent elegy on the past of a county she loved so much' THE TIMES 'This classic evocation of du Maurier's beloved home ranks as a work of art ... ' INDEPENDENT 'Du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'There was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal water. Down harbour, around the point, was the open sea. Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known. Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone ... I for this, and this for me.' Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. Its rugged coastline, wild terrain and tumultuous weather inspired her imagination and many of her works are set there, including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn and Frenchman's Creek. In Vanishing Cornwall she celebrates the land she loved, exploring its legends, its history and its people, eloquently making a powerful plea for Cornwall's preservation.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 074811467X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA 'An eloquent elegy on the past of a county she loved so much' THE TIMES 'This classic evocation of du Maurier's beloved home ranks as a work of art ... ' INDEPENDENT 'Du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'There was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal water. Down harbour, around the point, was the open sea. Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known. Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone ... I for this, and this for me.' Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. Its rugged coastline, wild terrain and tumultuous weather inspired her imagination and many of her works are set there, including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn and Frenchman's Creek. In Vanishing Cornwall she celebrates the land she loved, exploring its legends, its history and its people, eloquently making a powerful plea for Cornwall's preservation.
Spirit of the Fallen
Author: TJ Green
Publisher: Mountolive Publishing
ISBN: 0995138680
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
An ancient tomb promises untold treasures, but delivers something far more dangerous. Shadow, a deadly fey warrior with little patience for mortals, ends up stranded in White Haven after her ride with the Wild Hunt ends in disaster. Gabe is one of seven Nephilim, newly arrived from the spirit world where they have been trapped for millennia. He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from—if he ever finds him. They all have skills that mere mortals don’t—superior strength, agility, speed, and dubious morals that give them flexibility in their work. Harlan Beckett, a collector for The Orphic Guild, an organisation that searches for magical and occult goods for a high price, is always looking for hunters, and their mysterious founder has more than a passing interest in the Nephilim. Harlan’s client has discovered a tomb that promises untold treasures. The only problem? He can’t get past the magic that seals it. Cue Shadow, Gabe, and the team. The trouble is, there’s more in the tomb than they expected, and soon the hunters become the hunted. If you love action-packed urban fantasy, plenty of magic and mystery, great characters, lots of humour, and a slow-burn romance, you’ll love Spirit of the Fallen. Grab the first book in the White Haven Hunters series now. It’s the start of a wild ride! "Magic, legends, a bit of crime and sprinkle of love = great book." “A fantastic spinoff from Whitehaven witch series.” “An absolute page turner from start to finish.” Keywords: urban fantasy, paranormal fiction, paranormal fantasy series, paranormal mystery, supernatural suspense, occult fiction, magic, action and adventure, spirits, ghosts, mild romance, mystery books, Cornish village mysteries, occult fiction, demons, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, humour, friendship, magic, spells, intrigue, English myths, legends and folklore, witchcraft, angels, Nephilim, fey, fairy, faerie, swords and sorcery, druids, alchemy,
Publisher: Mountolive Publishing
ISBN: 0995138680
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
An ancient tomb promises untold treasures, but delivers something far more dangerous. Shadow, a deadly fey warrior with little patience for mortals, ends up stranded in White Haven after her ride with the Wild Hunt ends in disaster. Gabe is one of seven Nephilim, newly arrived from the spirit world where they have been trapped for millennia. He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from—if he ever finds him. They all have skills that mere mortals don’t—superior strength, agility, speed, and dubious morals that give them flexibility in their work. Harlan Beckett, a collector for The Orphic Guild, an organisation that searches for magical and occult goods for a high price, is always looking for hunters, and their mysterious founder has more than a passing interest in the Nephilim. Harlan’s client has discovered a tomb that promises untold treasures. The only problem? He can’t get past the magic that seals it. Cue Shadow, Gabe, and the team. The trouble is, there’s more in the tomb than they expected, and soon the hunters become the hunted. If you love action-packed urban fantasy, plenty of magic and mystery, great characters, lots of humour, and a slow-burn romance, you’ll love Spirit of the Fallen. Grab the first book in the White Haven Hunters series now. It’s the start of a wild ride! "Magic, legends, a bit of crime and sprinkle of love = great book." “A fantastic spinoff from Whitehaven witch series.” “An absolute page turner from start to finish.” Keywords: urban fantasy, paranormal fiction, paranormal fantasy series, paranormal mystery, supernatural suspense, occult fiction, magic, action and adventure, spirits, ghosts, mild romance, mystery books, Cornish village mysteries, occult fiction, demons, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, humour, friendship, magic, spells, intrigue, English myths, legends and folklore, witchcraft, angels, Nephilim, fey, fairy, faerie, swords and sorcery, druids, alchemy,
Let Us Praise
Author: Judson Cornwall
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458798127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Let Us Praise has sold more than 500,000 copies, and its teaching on praise continues to minister to thousands of believers around the world. Judson Cornwall writes, ''May the ministry of praise that this book teaches find an expression in the Body of Christ far beyond the areas covered in Let Us Praise.'' Praise is an important ministry Praise is vital in every believer's life How should we praise the Lord? What does the Bible teach about praise? Praise focuses our hearts on God - what He has done and who He is.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458798127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Let Us Praise has sold more than 500,000 copies, and its teaching on praise continues to minister to thousands of believers around the world. Judson Cornwall writes, ''May the ministry of praise that this book teaches find an expression in the Body of Christ far beyond the areas covered in Let Us Praise.'' Praise is an important ministry Praise is vital in every believer's life How should we praise the Lord? What does the Bible teach about praise? Praise focuses our hearts on God - what He has done and who He is.
A Castaway in Cornwall
Author: Julie Klassen
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493428071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Set adrift on the tides of fate by the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers, Laura Callaway now lives with her uncle and his disapproving wife in North Cornwall. There she feels like a castaway, always viewed as an outsider even as she yearns to belong. While wreckers search for valuables along the windswept Cornwall coast--known for its many shipwrecks but few survivors--Laura searches for clues to the lives lost so she can write letters to next of kin and return keepsakes to rightful owners. When a man is washed ashore after a wreck, Laura acts quickly to protect him from a local smuggler determined to destroy him. As Laura and a neighbor care for the survivor, they discover he has curious wounds and, although he speaks in careful, educated English, his accent seems odd. Other clues wash ashore, and Laura soon realizes he is not who he seems to be. Despite the evidence against him, the mysterious man might provide her only chance to discover the truth about her parents' fate. With danger pursuing them from every side, and an unexpected attraction growing between them, will Laura ever find the answers she seeks?
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493428071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Set adrift on the tides of fate by the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers, Laura Callaway now lives with her uncle and his disapproving wife in North Cornwall. There she feels like a castaway, always viewed as an outsider even as she yearns to belong. While wreckers search for valuables along the windswept Cornwall coast--known for its many shipwrecks but few survivors--Laura searches for clues to the lives lost so she can write letters to next of kin and return keepsakes to rightful owners. When a man is washed ashore after a wreck, Laura acts quickly to protect him from a local smuggler determined to destroy him. As Laura and a neighbor care for the survivor, they discover he has curious wounds and, although he speaks in careful, educated English, his accent seems odd. Other clues wash ashore, and Laura soon realizes he is not who he seems to be. Despite the evidence against him, the mysterious man might provide her only chance to discover the truth about her parents' fate. With danger pursuing them from every side, and an unexpected attraction growing between them, will Laura ever find the answers she seeks?
The Spirit of Nagasaki
Author: Alan Devey
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557034396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In the early part of the 21st century a new religion begins to recruit followers, men and women left cold by modern society who flock to The Spirit of Nagasaki. This movement provides them with support and a God-given meaning to their days, but behind the welcoming embrace a trio of cult leaders have their own ideas, about exploiting lost souls and realising their ambitions, causing death and havoc when everything they have built comes crashing down.Equal parts drama, mystery and thriller, the story of the rise and fall of a religious cult is told in flashback through the major players as events degenerate towards murderous destruction. Meanwhile Special Investigator Joe Sweeney attempts to pick up the pieces, pulling together evidence and tracking down suspects through the aftermath of the crimes. A compelling and timely study of evil's slow progress, The Spirit Of Nagasaki touches on the darkest of our collective fears on its way to a truly devastating climax.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557034396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In the early part of the 21st century a new religion begins to recruit followers, men and women left cold by modern society who flock to The Spirit of Nagasaki. This movement provides them with support and a God-given meaning to their days, but behind the welcoming embrace a trio of cult leaders have their own ideas, about exploiting lost souls and realising their ambitions, causing death and havoc when everything they have built comes crashing down.Equal parts drama, mystery and thriller, the story of the rise and fall of a religious cult is told in flashback through the major players as events degenerate towards murderous destruction. Meanwhile Special Investigator Joe Sweeney attempts to pick up the pieces, pulling together evidence and tracking down suspects through the aftermath of the crimes. A compelling and timely study of evil's slow progress, The Spirit Of Nagasaki touches on the darkest of our collective fears on its way to a truly devastating climax.
Let Us Draw Near
Author: Judson Cornwall
Publisher: Bridge Logos Pub
ISBN: 9780882702261
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher: Bridge Logos Pub
ISBN: 9780882702261
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Spirit of the English Magazines
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
The Spirit of Missions
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missions
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Includes the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missions
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Includes the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Society.
The Spirit of Sounds
Author: Jean During
Publisher: Associated University Presse
ISBN: 9780845348840
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
An unrivaled master of the sacred art of tanbour, an ancient Kurdish lute with an unusually captivating sonority, Ostad Elahi considered his music above all as a means of delving within, discovering truths, and reaching the stage of divine love.
Publisher: Associated University Presse
ISBN: 9780845348840
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
An unrivaled master of the sacred art of tanbour, an ancient Kurdish lute with an unusually captivating sonority, Ostad Elahi considered his music above all as a means of delving within, discovering truths, and reaching the stage of divine love.