The Dark Stuff

Stories from the Peatlands

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, History
Cover of the book The Dark Stuff by Donald S. Murray, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Donald S. Murray ISBN: 9781472942784
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: April 5, 2018
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife Language: English
Author: Donald S. Murray
ISBN: 9781472942784
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: April 5, 2018
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Language: English

Donald S. Murray spent much of his childhood either playing or working on the moor, chasing sheep across empty acres and cutting and gathering peat for fuel.

The Dark Stuff is an examination of how this landscape affected him and others. Donald explores his early life on the Isle of Lewis together with the experiences of those who lived near moors much further afield, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland and even Australia. Examining this environment in all its roles and guises, Donald reflects on the ways that for centuries humans have represented the moor in literature, art and folktale, and he reveals how in some countries, these habitats remain an essential aspect of their industrial heritage and working life today.

On his journey, Donald confronts the unexpected – how Europe's peatlands are part of the dark heart of that continent, playing a crucial role in the history of crime and punishment in several countries. He also examines our current perception of moorland, asking how – for the sake, perhaps, of our planet's survival – we can learn to love a landscape we have all too often in our history denigrated, feared and despised.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Donald S. Murray spent much of his childhood either playing or working on the moor, chasing sheep across empty acres and cutting and gathering peat for fuel.

The Dark Stuff is an examination of how this landscape affected him and others. Donald explores his early life on the Isle of Lewis together with the experiences of those who lived near moors much further afield, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland and even Australia. Examining this environment in all its roles and guises, Donald reflects on the ways that for centuries humans have represented the moor in literature, art and folktale, and he reveals how in some countries, these habitats remain an essential aspect of their industrial heritage and working life today.

On his journey, Donald confronts the unexpected – how Europe's peatlands are part of the dark heart of that continent, playing a crucial role in the history of crime and punishment in several countries. He also examines our current perception of moorland, asking how – for the sake, perhaps, of our planet's survival – we can learn to love a landscape we have all too often in our history denigrated, feared and despised.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Gunsmoke for McAllister by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Modelling the Churchill Tank by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Peacock Revolution by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book The Mechanics of Divine Foreknowledge and Providence by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book British Luxury Cars of the 1950s and ’60s by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Frostgrave: The Wizards’ Conclave by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book War in Japan 1467–1615 by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Dyl by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Ancient Israel by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book The German Army 1939–45 (1) by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Sustainable Graphic Design by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Introduction to Graphic Design by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45 by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Humanity at Risk by Donald S. Murray
Cover of the book Karl Barth: Post-Holocaust Theologian? by Donald S. Murray
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy