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The Worm Forgives The Plough

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.

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