The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins Paperback Book

Description: The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins, Robert Macfarlane A new edition of a classic work of landscape history, in which Alfred Watkins introduced the idea of ancient ley lines criss-crossing the English countryside. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A beautiful new edition of a classic work of landscape history, in which Alfred Watkins introduced the idea of ancient ley lines criss-crossing the English countryside.First published in 1925, The Old Straight Track described the authors theory of ley lines, pre-Roman pathways consisting of aligned stone circles and prehistoric mounds, used by our Neolithic ancestors.Watkinss ideas have intrigued and inspired generations of readers – from historians to hill walkers, and from amateur archaeologists to new-age occultists.This edition of The Old Straight Track, with a substantial introduction by Robert Macfarlane, will appeal to all who treasure the history, contours and mystery of Britains ancient landscapes. Author Biography Alfred Watkins was an amateur archaeologist, who was born in 1855 in Herefordshire, where he lived his entire life. In 1921, he developed his theory of ley-lines in the landscape. Watkins was a member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, an authority on bee-keeping and a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. He died in 1935.Robert Macfarlane is the prize-winning author of The Wild Places (2007) and The Old Roads (2011), Landmarks (2015) and Underland (2019). His writing has been widely adapted for television and radio. He is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Review Watkins re-enchanted the English landscape, investing it with fresh depth and detail, prompting new ways of looking and new reasons to walk -- Robert MacfarlaneA remarkable book... Alfred Watkins [was a] visionary who saw beyond the bounds of his time -- John MichellRobert Macfarlane in his introduction to this new edition [...] is respectful, finding new relevance in Watkins writing. The result is to fold Watkins, the counter-cultural mystic-modernist, into the cultural landscape, laying the track for others to follow * TLS *A stimulating historical mediation on landscape * Daily Mail *Careful erudite topography in the grand Enlightenment tradition, which nevertheless presents a vision of Herefordshire that is awe-inspired * Spectator * Promotional A beautiful new edition of a classic work of landscape history, in which Alfred Watkins introduced the idea of ancient ley lines criss-crossing the English countryside. Review Quote Watkins re-enchanted the English landscape, investing it with fresh depth and detail, prompting new ways of looking and new reasons to walk Robert Macfarlane A remarkable book ... Alfred Watkins [was a] visionary who saw beyond the bounds of his time John Michell Robert Macfarlane in his introduction to this new edition [...] is respectful, finding new relevance in Watkins writing. The result is to fold Watkins, the counter-cultural mystic-modernist, into the cultural landscape, laying the track for others to follow TLS A stimulating historical mediation on landscape Daily Mail Promotional "Headline" A beautiful new edition of a classic work of landscape history, in which Alfred Watkins introduced the idea of ancient ley lines criss-crossing the English countryside. Feature A paperback reissue of a cult antiquarian text, introduced by Robert Macfarlane. Description for Sales People A paperback reissue of a cult antiquarian text, introduced by Robert Macfarlane. A beautiful new cover and illustrated with 50 atmospheric black and white photos. Ideal for those who care about the British landscape and its history. MARKET: Robert Macfarlane; Richard Mabey. Details ISBN1800249527 Author Robert Macfarlane Pages 400 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1800249527 ISBN-13 9781800249523 Publication Date 2021-02-04 UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Format Paperback Imprint Apollo Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-02-04 NZ Release Date 2021-02-04 Illustrations 50 b&w illus Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Replaces 9781781856628 Alternative 9781781856635 DEWEY 936.1 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131118488;

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