Meadows

by George F. Peterken

The second volume of a major new series of books on British natural history.Meadows provide one of the most wide-ranging and eloquent treatments of this most quintessential British habitat. Yet the flower-rich hay meadows that have inspired writers and artists for hundreds of years have almost disappeared from our countryside. In this exceptional work, George Peterken, one of our most respected ecologists, brings together years of research and discovery from his travels across Britain and Europe, as well as an understanding borne out of caring for his own meadows, to produce a book that will put this often misunderstood habitat back in the public's eye.Filled with beautiful images of meadows and their denizens, this is a book everyone with an interest in this iconic habitat will want to own.

Genres: Nature

707 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[crw eley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sumptuous nature

This thought provoking assessment of a, in my opinion, of course, of a somewhat neglected feature of the landscape, is delightfully presented. With gorgeous illustrations and highly descriptive writing, this is perfect summer reading.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that contains a lot of information but remains pretty readable to the novice. This is much to do with the style of the writing coupled with the 250 colourful photographs of flora and fauna. The book is structured around 15 chapters from meadow flora and origins to how meadows impinge upon our culture. A great book either to read straight if you have the dedication or just to dip into. Flicking through the photographs gives a nostalgic sense of summers past.

[Nelleke · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book about meadows in Europe. About the history and the present, the species and the role of humans.