Is a River Alive? belonging and extinction

belonging and extinction

unearthing a rich tapestry of meaning and memory that connects us to the past

author of A Single Swallow and Heavy Light

The Uncertain

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

Is a River Alive? belonging and extinctionFrom 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