News from Somewhere tells the story of a philosopher's attempt to settle in rural Wiltshire. In a style that is both deeply felt and full of humour, Roger Scruton describes the people and animals around his farm, the condition of rural society, the impact of recent disasters, the eccentric pursuits and hard-won consolations of the English yeoman farmer, and the joy and vitality that constantly break through the clouds of grief. This book draws on the author's much-praised accounts of rural life in the national press, and ...
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News from Somewhere tells the story of a philosopher's attempt to settle in rural Wiltshire. In a style that is both deeply felt and full of humour, Roger Scruton describes the people and animals around his farm, the condition of rural society, the impact of recent disasters, the eccentric pursuits and hard-won consolations of the English yeoman farmer, and the joy and vitality that constantly break through the clouds of grief. This book draws on the author's much-praised accounts of rural life in the national press, and presents a challenge to those who claim to solve the problems of farmers by dictating to them from city offices. It explores the changing face of rural England with sympathy for its residents, respect for their way of life, and subdued anger at the crazy impediments placed in their way by Westminster and Brussels. Its evocative prose is a testimony to the lasting significance of the English countryside and of the culture that has been inscribed in it. Everyone who is concerned for our rural heritage will learn from this vivid description of the people on whom it depends.
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Add this copy of News from Somewhere: On Settling to cart. $19.14, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Continuum.
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Very Good. Unused, some outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in like new condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 177 p.
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Add this copy of News from Somewhere: On Settling to cart. $20.15, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Continuum.
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Very Good. Unused book. Minor wear at extremities. Faint storage scratches to cover. A few pages at top edge have been miscutt and don't quite align correctly. Text excellent, clean and unread. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 177 p.
Add this copy of News from Somewhere: On Settling to cart. $21.42, like new condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Continuum.
Add this copy of News from Somewhere: On Settling to cart. $21.42, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Continuum.
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Very Good. Wear at edges and corners. Some storage marks and scratches to cover. Some minor bumps at corners of pages. Text as new and unread. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 177 p.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of News From Somewhere: on Settling to cart. $74.24, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Bloomsbury Academic.
