An enchanting and beautifully illustrated memoir of grief, hope, and love, alongside the joy of exploring ancient landscapes, which uncovers the wonder of Britain's ancient megaliths.
Journeying across Britain, from West Penwith and Avebury to the Lake District and Orkney, Stone Lands uncovers the magic and rich history of Britain's incredible prehistoric standing stones. It conveys the delight that lies in tracking them down, as well as the solace these ancient places offer in times of darkness.
A few months after discovering that her beloved husband, Stephen, had incurable cancer, Fiona Robertson began to write this book. A long-time megalith enthusiast, she found the ancient stones resonated with her more profoundly than ever as she faced the prospect of losing him. Set upright thousands of years ago, the megaliths are symbols of endurance and survival, standing in contrast to our ephemeral human lives. Infused with folklore, legend and mystery, these standing stones enchant the landscape and bring magic to our modern world.
This enthralling memoir is woven delicately around great grief but is ultimately about embracing life, joy and ancient wonder—a luminous reminder of what it means to exist on this earth.
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Stone Lands
A Journey of Darkness and Light Through Britain's Ancient Places
- 390 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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HistoryTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Note on Dating
- Chapter 1: Everything Changes
- Chapter 2: The Stories We Tell Shape Our World
- Chapter 3: The Thing Is to Keep Going
- Chapter 4: Hope Is the Most Human Quality
- Chapter 5: Anything Is Possible
- Chapter 6: We Cannot Hold Back the Turning Wheel
- Chapter 7: The Stones Endure and So Can We
- Chapter 8: The Land Is Still Enchanted
- Chapter 9: The Stones Bring Us Together
- Chapter 10: The Light Will Come Back
- Chapter 11: This Is a World of Wonder
- Chapter 12: The Past Is Always with Us
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Endnotes
- Bibliography
- Index
- Image Descriptions
- Copyright
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