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Outlandish Autor: Nick Hunt Englisch 5.00 CHF ISBN: 978-1473680287 |
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Auch Teil des Konvoluts «5 Bücher aus Romane» |
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"Outlandish" by Nick Hunt is a captivating work of travel and nature writing that takes readers on an immersive journey to the "wild heart" of Europe. In this book, Hunt sets out to find places on the continent where the untamed, primeval spirit of nature still reigns, often in unexpected corners or forgotten landscapes. The book is structured around five distinct and often overlooked European wildernesses, each representing a different facet of wildness: 1. **The Bialowieza Forest (Poland/Belarus):** One of Europe's last remaining primeval forests, home to the continent's largest free-ranging bison population. Hunt explores its ancient trees and the timeless cycles of nature. 2. **The Tabernas Desert (Spain):** A stark, arid landscape that challenges perceptions of what "wild" can be, revealing an ecosystem thriving in extreme conditions. 3. **The Vikos Gorge (Greece):** A place steeped in ancient folklore and geological wonder, where the raw power of the land is palpable and myth intertwines with reality. 4. **The Isle of Rùm (Scotland):** An island at the forefront of a rewilding experiment, where human intervention attempts to restore nature to its former glory. 5. **The Mercantour National Park (French Alps):** A region where wolves have made a controversial return, sparking debate about humanity's relationship with apex predators and the balance of ecosystems. Beyond the physical journeys, Hunt delves into the philosophical and historical dimensions of wilderness. He contemplates humanity's evolving relationship with nature, the myths and legends that these places inspire, the concept of "rewilding" and what it truly means, and the tension between preservation and human intervention. His prose is evocative, insightful, and deeply personal, blending vivid descriptions of landscapes with historical context, scientific observation, and his own meditative reflections. "Outlandish" is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be wild, both in the natural world and within ourselves, appealing to readers interested in nature, travel, environmentalism, European history, and the profound questions surrounding our place within the natural world. **Author:** Nick Hunt **ISBN:** 978-14736802 |
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