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Robert Macfarlane

Robert Macfarlane is a British nature and travel writer, born on 15 August 1976 in Halam. Best-known works include Underland and The Old Ways. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, Philip Leverhulme Prize and Ness Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Robert Macfarlane, mostly environment & nature and history, published by W. W. Norton & Company, first published in 2025.

Born 15 August 1976, HalamFrom United KingdomAwards Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, Philip Leverhulme Prize, Ness Award
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Is a River Alive? cover
Is a River Alive?2025 · ★ 4.5
GenresEnvironment & Nature 1History 1Science 1PublishersW. W. Norton & Company

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1 book
Is a River Alive? cover
Is a River Alive?2025 · ★ 4.5

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