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  The Worm Forgives the Plough (Paperback) By (author) John Stewart Collis, Introduction by Robert Macfarlane

  

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  Short Description for The Worm Forgives the PloughSet in the south of England, this book captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It contains sections on whatever happens to take the author's fancy and inspire his thoughtful curiosity.
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  • Publisher: Vintage Classics
  • Published: 05 March 2009
  • Format: Paperback 304 pages
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  • Categories: Agronomy & Crop Production | Miscellaneous Items | Countryside, Country Life
  • ISBN 13: 9780099529484 ISBN 10: 0099529483
  • Sales rank: 153,219

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• This title is presented with an introduction by Robert Macfarlane. During the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. His account of this time perfectly captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It's set in the south of England and comprises exquisitely written sections on whatever happens to take Collis' fancy and inspire his thoughtful curiosity, ranging from humorous sketches of the characters he works alongside; mini-essays such as 'Contemplation upon Ants', The Mystery of Clouds', 'Colloquy on the Rick', 'Meditation while Singling Mangolds', 'The Garden of Eden'; and, celebrations of the earthworm, pea and potato. His mind ranges far and wide through literature science and philosophy as well as amazing descriptive writing, which makes for a book that is as uncategorisable as it is enchanting.