Is a River Alive? Craftland chronicles the vanishing skills

Craftland chronicles the vanishing skills and traditions that used to govern every aspect of life on these shores

decomposer fungi break down fallen leaves and trunks to feed the forest

author of A Single Swallow and Heavy Light

Theresa Howell and Rafael López

butterflies defy the waves miles out to sea

Is a River Alive? Craftland chronicles the vanishing skillsFrom celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective shifting new book, which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings, who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent