A sweeping history of how ecological challenges have shaped English society over the last sixty years. England’s Green explores how environmental concerns have shaped and reflected English national identity since the 1960s. From agriculture to leisure, climate change, folklore, archaeology, and religion, David Matless shows how national environmental debates connect to the local, regional, global, and postcolonial worlds. Moving across a breadth of material including government policy, popular music, ecological polemic, and television comedy, England’s Green shows the richness and complexity of English environmental culture. Along the way, Matless tracks how today’s debates over climate and nature, land, and culture, have been molded by events over the past sixty years.

Zaffar Kunial is a proven master of taking things apart, polishing up the fugitive parts of single words, of a sound, a colour, the name of a flower, and putting them back together so that we see them in an entirely different light. In the poems of England's Greenwe are invited to look at the place and the language we think we know and made to think again. With everything so newly set, we are alert, as the poet is, to the 'dark missing/step in a stair', entering this new world with bated breath. By such close attention to the parts, the poems have a genius for invoking absence, whether that be a missing father, the death of a mother or a path not taken. Fully formed, they share a centre of gravity: migrations, memories, little transgressions and disturbances, summoned and contained in small gestures - a hand held, the smell of a newly bred rose or the scratch a limpet makes to mark its home. 'Zaffar Kunial is a poet whose work thrills me, who makes you return to the origins of things, places, language and people again and again. He's a poet who takes traditions seriously but makes of them something entirely new - a must.' Jackie Kay

Welcome to a journey to the green oasis of New England, to the magical world of Vermont. Vermont, the Green Mountain State, stands out for its scenic landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. In this book, we will explore the many facets of this enchanting state, which is fascinating in every season. Vermont is a state of lush forests, rolling hills, and clear lakes. The majestic Green Mountains offer endless opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures. In Burlington, Vermont's largest city, you can walk along the shores of Lake Champlain, experience the local cultural scene, and visit the famous Ben & Jerry's Factory. Vermont's history is rich in events ranging from the battlefields of the American Revolution to historic mills and farmers' markets. The state's motto "Freedom and Unity" reflects the tradition of independence and community spirit. Vermont's culinary scene is characterized by delicious maple syrup, artisan cheeses, and local specialties. The Covered Bridges, historic wooden bridges, add a touch of nostalgia to the landscape. Vermont's arts and crafts are inspiring, and the numerous galleries and museums showcase the creativity of locals. In the ski resorts of Vermont, you can expect runs on perfectly groomed slopes in winter. Vermont also has a spiritual side, expressed in monasteries and spiritual refuges. There are mysterious places and legends that capture the imagination, as well as a thriving music scene and educational institutions synonymous with excellence and innovation. In this book, we'll explore Vermont in all its glory, including the sustainability and environmental protection efforts that are shaping the state's future. We invite you to discover Vermont in all its facets and learn about the beauty, culture, and people that make this state so unique. Welcome to Vermont, the land of green oasis and unparalleled charm.

Green Unpleasant Land explores the countryside's repressed colonial past and demonstrates its importance as a source of ideas about Englishness. The book presents historical evidence to show that rural England was a place of conflict and global expansion. It also examines four centuries of literary response to explore how race, class and gender have both created and deconstructed England's pastoral mythologies. In particular, the book argues that Black and British Asian writers have challenged narrow, nostalgic views of rural England but also expressed attachment to English landscapes and the natural world.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Leisurely Tour in England" by James John Hissey. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

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