Litchfield Country Journal: Notes on Wildness Around Us

by Edwin Matthews

Accompanied by sketches done by Banjie Getsinger Nicholas, Matthews shares a series of essays about the natural world surrounding his home in northwestern Connecticut.

Genres: Nature

297 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Thom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for bedside reading, these essays reveal an appreciation for both the natural world itself and the interactions of humans in this landscape. Ordered by the seasons, the essays usually focus on a particular animal and conclude with a reflection about the importance of their role in the ecosystem or a lament for how things have changed, often for the worse. There is often a sense of nostalgia imbued in the works, but a call for current and modern attention to the natural world is present as well.

[Sarai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written observations about nature and the world around us. Very thought-provoking, and intriguing, as well as a nice call-to-arms to think about our daily decisions that impact the Earth.