Countryside Contemplations (Hardcover)

Hardcover. 'In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.' - Margaret Atwood.Through evocative passages and quotes inspired by the countryside, this stunningly packaged book offers a rare opportunity to slow down, step back and receive the natural restorative power of nature. The contemplative words will transport you to a space of quiet reflection as you simply sit. and be.'Soon will the high Midsummer prompts come inSoon will the musk carnations break and swellSoon shall we have gold-dusted snapdragonSweet-William with his homely cottage-smellAnd stocks in fragrant blowRoses that down the alleys shine afarAnd open, jasmine-muffled lattices' .- Mathew Arnold, 'Thyrisis: A Monody to Commemorate the Author's Friend, Arthur Hugh Clough. In our quest to find a place for quiet reflection, these simple but beautifully curated books on the wonders of the natural world provide a place for rest and contemplation. This book features a selection of quotes, extracts and poetry on the folklore, wisdom, and customs of the countryside. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…