My late stepfather, Alfred Wainwright, creator of the iconic Pictorial Guides to the Lake District fells, would have been delighted to see so many writers today following in his own love of walking and the British countryside” “The explosion of writing in this genre is very exciting to see and the longlist this year is even stronger and more varied than before. Jane King from The Wainwright Society comments on the longlist Each of the longlisted books inspire a love and respect for nature.Ĭentral to a number of the longlisted books is an investigation of our place within both wild and urban landscapes and the liminal places in between, including Isabella Tree’s account of a pioneering rewilding project in Wilding each author interrogates our role and experiences within shifting environments. Within challenging times and facing a climate crisis, British nature writing continues to blossom. The longlist has been announced in conjuncture with World Environment Day, the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment, in solidarity with the message at the core of each organisation.Ĭelebrating its sixth year, the prize is awarded annually to the book which most successfully reflects the ethos of renowned nature writer Alfred Wainwright’s work, to inspire readers to explore the outdoors and to nurture a respect for the natural world. We’re excited to share that Isabella Tree’s book, Wilding has been longlisted for the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize 2019.
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