Is a River Alive?

Robert Macfarlane

56 pages 1-hour read

Robert Macfarlane

Is a River Alive?

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025

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Robert Macfarlane

Is a River Alive?

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Environmental Science
Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In "Is a River Alive??" Robert Macfarlane explores the intimate relationships individuals have with rivers, contemplating their roles as dynamic entities. The text discusses rivers' cultural, ecological, and emotional significance, inviting readers to reconsider their interactions with these vital natural elements. Macfarlane weaves together stories and insights that deepen our understanding of rivers as living landscapes.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Serene

Fantastical

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Environmental Science
Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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