{"product_id":"wolf-land-the-lost-wolves-of-landscape-and-lore","title":"Wolf Land: The Lost Wolves of Landscape and Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Elizabeth Marshall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolf Land\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraces the lives of the wolves that once called Britain and Ireland home. Beginning with the Ice Age, each chapter considers a key period in the history of wolves on these islands. Describing the landscapes they traversed, their relationship with the ever-growing human population, and the ways in which humans weaved wolves throughout every aspect of their cultural lives, from literature and art to religion and politics. Building on this history, Wolf Land concludes by reflecting on the parts of this story yet to be written, asking whether wolves could once again make Britain and Ireland their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no better time for understanding the complex, multifaceted ecology of wolves in Britain and Ireland. Calls for widespread nature restoration and the reintroduction of apex predators necessitate a thorough understanding of the history of this animal, as well as the reasons why the species ultimately disappeared. Only by thoroughly comprehending the past can we hope to forge a future that involves wolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Marshall is an expert in historical and literary research, with extensive knowledge of wolf ethology, ecology, and reintroduction. Passionate about critically examining and tracing historical sources, Elizabeth separates fact from the (ubiquitous) fiction associated with these animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolf Land\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a book for not only wolf lovers and natural and cultural history enthusiasts, but also for those interested in rewilding, reintroduction, and the complex yet fascinating relationship between nature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a moving and fascinating read! At this turning point in the history of our relationship with the natural world, this is a genuinely heartfelt plea to see wolves as they truly are, to rid ourselves of the misguided myths that swirl around their image. Thank you, an important book that has arrived at a pivotal time.\u003cbr\u003e- Mary Colwell, author of Beak, Tooth and Claw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a thoroughly thorough book. Easy to read and a great background history of the wolf in Britain and elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e- Derek Gow, author of Hunt for the Shadow Wolf\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Marshall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e began her career with a PhD in medieval literature, authoring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolves in Beowulf and Other Old English Texts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before leaving academia to pursue independent research. She hopes to rehabilitate the image of the much-maligned wolf through her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilderness Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57832386658686,"sku":"781784273965","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/4096\/7550\/files\/WolfLand.jpg?v=1786530837","url":"https:\/\/wildernessbooks.co.uk\/products\/wolf-land-the-lost-wolves-of-landscape-and-lore","provider":"Wilderness Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}