Local

A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness

De: Alastair Humphreys

Narrado por: Alastair Humphreys

After travelling the whole world, can exploring a single map ever be enough?

Adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year investigating the small map around his own home.

Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of city lights and the hum of busy roads, satisfy his wanderlust? Could a single map provide a lifetime of exploration?

Humphreys discovers more about the natural world than in all his years in remote environments. And he wakes up to the terrible state of British nature, land use, and freedom to roam the countryside. This is an ode to slowing down and the meaningful experience of truly getting to know your neighborhood.

Local is a celebration of curiosity, time spent outdoors, and a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep. It is a reminder for all of us that nature and wildness are closer than we think.

Narrated by the author.

©2023 Alastair Humphreys (P)2023 Alastair Humphreys

plants trees fungi

learning is the experience of this book. Reading Walden by Thoreau again last year brought the Thoreau references close to my heart (also 'Henry Working').

inspiring!

Similar to all of Alastair's books, this book was very insightful and enjoyable! Within the first couple of chapters you'll hardly be able to fight the urge to put it down and get outside straight away.

Wonderful story

Inspiring tale that feels replicable for everyday people like me! Must give it a try

A "Walden" for our times

Is it too much to call it a "modern day Walden"? Perhaps, but it evokes the same feelings: a sense of wonder; a desire to get out and see the world immediately around you; a rekindling of appreciation for the places nearby.

I felt myself trapped between wanting to listen more and wanting to start my own local adventure. Too often, we want to travel the world in order to see new things and have new experiences. This book has shifted my perspective and made me realize that everything that I can get from far away travel can be obtained within a short bike ride and walk from my house, with the added benefit of doing my part to save the planet along the way.

Thank you, Alastair! Another brilliant book in your already incredible catalogue of adventure tails.

My favorite book of Alistair's! Easily...

I listened to the audiobook and I couldn't wait to put on my headphones..So much knowledge, interesting info, links to so many unexpected areas..all this narrated in a light, humorous style. Outstanding! (I wish my English was better to understand all the species mentioned, but I will definitely take the paper version next with a dictionary and go through it again...and probably again...)

Great fun

Like his other books it is inspirational and great fun. Narration adds to the fun

Audio book is the way to go

I have the print version which is great to browse, but nothing beats having the story read to you by Al. His enthusiasm is infectious and lends to the urgency of his message - there is plenty of exploration and adventure close to home; it’s great for us and essential for our environment. I’m looking forward to further exploring my personal map.

Enjoyable Content and Narration

I enjoy everything Alastair writes. There is a refreshing desire to live and expand his mind, be open to new experiences. Paying attention to every detail around him opened new doors for him. A great lesson to learn.

Life is an adventure. Wherever you are.

Inspiring all to get outdoors but also to realize things don’t have to be grand in scale to be big in reward.

I have quite a few Alastair Humphreys books. Microadventures is another great one that has inspired me.

Get Out there

Another great listen by A.Humphreys. It inspired me to plan small local adventures with my grandkids.