Underland: A Deep Time Journey

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Robert McFarlane

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The highly anticipated new book from the internationally bestselling, prize-winning author of *Landmarks*, *The Lost Words*, and *The Old Ways* has garnered rave reviews. Critics describe it as a "magnificent feat of writing, travelling, and thinking" that is both unsettling and exploratory. With a blend of curiosity, generosity of spirit, and erudition, it is deemed well worth reading. The writing is characterized as extraordinary—learned yet readable, thrilling, and beautifully crafted. Readers are drawn into a thoughtful journey, feeling as though they have spent time with a fine writer who embodies goodness. The narrative intertwines poetry and science, exploring not just nature but human nature itself. The author is likened to Orpheus, venturing into dark depths and returning to share haunting insights. This work invites readers to discover hidden worlds beneath our feet, from Greenland's glaciers to underground networks connecting trees, and from ancient burial chambers to Arctic rock art. It embarks on a deep-time voyage into the planet's past and future, showcasing a remarkable exploration of landscape and the human heart. Critics praise the author for inventing a new genre and for demonstrating the beauty of brilliantly written travel literature. The book enchants and inspires, making it a treasure to revisit.