The Wild Isles

The very best of British and Irish nature writing selected by the natural history writer Patrick Barkham.

The very best of British and Irish nature writing selected by the natural history writer Patrick Barkham.

Readers of Wild Isles might have memories stirred, vision sharpened, wonder kindled. They might also ask what the future will look like... An exceptional addition to any nature- or book-lover's bookshelf'

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Patrick Barkham is a natural history writer for the Guardian, and is one of a generation of British authors who have revitalized British nature writing. His books include The Butterfly Isles, Badgerlands, Islander, Coastlines and Wild Child, and he has been shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize and the Wainwright Prize. He is currently writing the biography of acclaimed naturalist Roger Deakin. He lives in Norfolk with his family.Patrick Barkham is a natural history writer for the Guardian, and is one of a generation of British authors who have revitalized British nature writing. His books include The Butterfly Isles, Badgerlands, Islander, Coastlines and Wild Child, and he has been shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize and the Wainwright Prize. He is currently writing the biography of acclaimed naturalist Roger Deakin. He lives in Norfolk with his family.