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The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland (Canons)

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Book Synopsis: In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world that can be breathtakingly beautiful at times and shockingly harsh at others. Her intense, poetic prose explores and records the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of this remarkable landscape. Shepherd spent a lifetime in search of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms; her quest led her to write this classic meditation on the magnificence of mountains, and on our imaginative relationship with the wild world around us. Composed during the Second World War, the manuscript of The Living Mountain lay untouched for more than thirty years before it was finally published.

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Experience the awe-inspiring beauty and untamed spirit of the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland with The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. Immerse yourself in Nan Shepherd's poetic prose as she takes you on a transformative journey through this remarkable landscape.

Discover the hidden wonders that lie within the Cairngorms as Shepherd's vivid descriptions bring the rocks, rivers, and creatures to life. From breathtaking moments of beauty to shocking displays of raw nature, this masterpiece of nature writing captures the essence of this awe-inspiring environment like no other.

Written during the Second World War, Shepherd's manuscript remained undiscovered for over three decades. Now, you have the chance to delve into her long-awaited exploration of the 'essential nature' of the Cairngorms. It is a timeless meditation that will ignite your own imaginative relationship with the wild world that surrounds us.

Don't miss out on experiencing the magnificence of the Cairngorm mountains. Embrace the power of nature and embark on this captivating journey with The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. Order your copy today and unlock the wonders that await within the pages of this extraordinary book.

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