Dartmoor by L. A. Harvey and D. St. Leger-Gordon (1977)

The Natural And Human History Of Dartmoor

Vintage Good Condition - Light rubbing and wear to spine ends and corners, slight fading to cloth. 1977

L. A. Harvey and D. St. Leger-Gordon explore Dartmoor as a landscape shaped by geology, climate, plants, animals and generations of human activity. Their study moves through moorland, bogs, woodland and rivers, connecting the physical character of the region with the communities of life it supports. Archaeology and accounts of Dartmoor's people broaden the picture beyond natural history, showing how settlement and land use have left their marks on the moor. Part of the Collins New Naturalist tradition, the book combines close attention to the environment with a strong sense of place, offering readers a detailed portrait of one of southern England's most distinctive upland landscapes.