Seasons of Storm and Wonder av Jim Crumley

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<p><strong>From Jim Crumley, the "pre-eminent Scottish nature-writer¿ (Guardian), this landmark volume documents the extraordinary natural life of the Scottish Highlands and bears witness to the toll climate chaos is already taking on our wildlife, habitats and biodiversity ¿ laying bare what is at stake for future generations. </strong></p><p>A display of head-turning autumn finery on Skye provokes Jim Crumley to contemplate both the glories of the season and how far the seasons themselves have shapeshifted since his early days observing his natural surroundings.</p><p>After a lifetime immersed in Scotland''s landscapes and enriched by occasional forays in other northern lands, Jim has amassed knowledge, insight and a bank of memorable imagery chronicling the wonder, tumult and spectacle of nature¿s seasonal transformations. He has witnessed not only nature¿s unparalleled beauty, but also how climate chaos and humankind has brought unwanted drama to wildlife and widespread destruction