The Quiet Fields, by Fennel Hudson

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The Quiet Fields is rooted in the humus-rich soil of the countryside. It’s about the remote rural places where Nature exists undisturbed, where we may sit and ponder ‘The Wonder of the World’. Fennel tips his its hat to natural places, and to the nature writing of BB, revealing the Lost England that still exists if you know where and how to look. It's sentimental and astutely observed, discussing the ‘true beauty’ of nature. If you’ve yearned to hear birdsong during a busy day, then this is for you.

Chapters

Introduction
The Call of the Wild
First Light
Silent White
Signs of Spring, From Within
Birdsong
The Company of Trees
Spring into Summer
A Summer Sunset
Heaven's Above!
The Lazy Days of Summer
The Air We Breathe
...And Then it Rained
A Winter Fire
Inside Out, Outside In
Through Artist's Eyes
The Last Cast

Most popular quote from The Quiet Fields

"The countryside, with its vast horizons, fresh air and ever-changing seasons is, by its very nature, more life-giving and adventurous than any amount of modern indoor living. It inspires a love of natural history – everything from the birds that sing in the trees to the quality and richness of the soil beneath our feet. Most of all, it creates the desire to exist more naturally. And in doing so, we appreciate the balance of life."

Reader testimonials

“Fennel’s writing reminds me of the works of Roger Deakin. It inspires me with faith in the quiet life and that although I may be isolated, I am certainly not alone.”

“Artist, author, naturalist and countryman. Fennel has a lifestyle to inspire the most bricked-up townie.”

“Fennel has captured the essence of the countryside – that is, its almost human character. So brilliantly has he compared and contrasted it with the nature of we humans. It’s not so much a ‘balanced study’, more a ‘study of the balance’ between Nature and Man.”

“Witty and emotive, Fennel’s writing conveys passion for a slower-paced and quieter life.”

Publication details

Published by Fennel’s Priory Limited.
Hardback ISBN 978-1-909947-26-9
- 216 x 140mm (8.5 x 5.5in)
- B&W interior, text only
- 168 pages
Paperback ISBN 978-1-909947-27-6
Kindle ISBN 978-1-909947-24-5

Orders are posted once a week, on a Saturday morning. This enables Fennel to enjoy a scenic walk to the post office. Whilst the service doesn't compete with faster delivery times provided by bigger companies, it does mean you get a fully personalised service and Fennel gets a loaf of bread and a sneaky sausage roll from the bakers on his way home.