The Natural History of the Hedgerow: And Ditches, Dykes and Dry Stone Walls

A beautifully presented field guide. -- Robbie Millen * Times * A true labour of love spiced with a fine dry humour... a rich and spellbinding love letter to the great British hedgerow... [not] just a delightful one-off read, but an invaluable work of reference that will remain on my bookshelves for good. -- Christopher Hart * The Sunday Times * This illustrated survey is historically detailed, enriched by the author's deep knowledge of British landscapes and natural history. * Guardian * After reading this delightful book, you'll see those humble boundaries as living archives of our island story. * Daily Mail * Fascinating... his book grows on me, like honeysuckle... shows a clean limb and a sense of humour... he does the hedgerow good. * Country Life * Hugely enjoyable ... such a pleasure to read ... laced with humour and an abundance of first-hand knowledge. * BBC Countryfile * Engaging... plants are described with tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm that can only come from someone who knows and loves them like old friends... [A] great educational tool - not to say fascinating read. * English Garden * Wright covers a respectable amount of ground in this hybrid field guide... Often humorous and richly informative, this a perfect book for dipping into. * The Lady * Praise for The Naming of the Shrew: Who would have thought that a book about Latin names could be quite so compelling! * Alan Titchmarsh * Brims with verbal curiosities * Nature * Nature writing at its best: insightful, entertaining and often very funny * British Wildlife * Weird and wonderful * Sunday Telegraph * Charming. * The Lady * The pleasure of Wright's book is the contrast between the rigour required for giving names and the careless minds and mischievous humour of those who devise them. * The Times * Fascinating and funny. * BBC Countrylife * Erudite but whimsical ... a book as charming as it is wise. * Irish Examiner * A great read. * Grow Your Own *