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“In the right frame of mind, to walk from one room in a house to another can be exploration of the highest order. To a child a back garden can be an unknown country.”

Quote by Robert Macfarlane

Book:Mountains of the Mind: A History of a Fascination

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Robert Macfarlane

Robert Macfarlane is a British writer renowned for his contributions to nature writing. His works delve into the relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring the impact of nature on the human psyche. more

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