Helen Humphreys
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Language
English
Description
Composed in short, compelling scenes and inspired by his journals and writing, 'Followed by the Lark' inhabits the life and mind of renowned 19th-century naturalist, poet, and abolitionist Henry David Thoreau, revealing the deep connections between his time and our own.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishersLtd
Language
English
Description
This is award-winning author Helen Humphreys' fascinating journey into the secret history of an iconic food. Delving deep into the storied past of the apple, Humphreys explores the intricate link between agriculture, settlement, and human relationships. In telling this hidden history, Humphreys writes movingly about the experience of her research. The result is a book that is both personal and universal, combining engaging storytelling, historical...