In this fascinating book Schama writes about the great forests, mountains and rivers of the world and their importance through the aeons of time to myth, history, art and to us. His narrative prose and unashamedly colourful style create the impression of reading a novel while he weaves this huge tapestry of literary art. Beautifully illustrated, and over 600 pages, but definitely not a holiday read - it's so heavy you need iron wrists to lift it!
(Denise Lewis - bwl 68 Spring 2013 ) |
