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A mesmerizing exploration of the natural world and depression. Will appeal to fans of nature writing, and fans of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald.

A Guardian Best Nature Book of the Year The magic and mystery of the woods are embedded in culture, from ancient folklore to modern literature. They offer us refuge: a place to play, a place to think. They are the generous providers of timber and energy. They let us dream

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Challenges the traditional four seasons, and encourages us to think about how we view changes in our natural world.

Many of the popular, often prophetic, phrases that we use on a day-to-day basis have their roots in traditional folklore. For example: 'One swallow doesn't make a summer'; 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb'; 'One for sorrow, two for joy'. Such common idioms are