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Foxes Unearthed: A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain
Lucy Jones
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Description for Foxes Unearthed: A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain
Paperback. The rich and fascinating tale of one of Britain's most loved - and most vilified - wild animals: the fox. BIC Classification: WN; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 39. Weight in Grams: 312.
As one of the largest predators left in Britain, the fox is captivating: a comfortably familiar figure in our country landscapes; an intriguing flash of bright-eyed wildness in our towns.; Yet no other animal attracts such controversy, has provoked more column inches or been so ambiguously woven into our culture over centuries, perceived variously as a beautiful animal, a cunning rogue, a vicious pest and a worthy foe. As well as being the most ubiquitous of wild animals, it is also the least understood.; In Foxes Unearthed Lucy Jones investigates the truth about foxes in a media landscape that often ... Read morecarries complex agendas. Delving into fact, fiction, folklore and her own family history, Lucy travels the length of Britain to find out first-hand why these animals incite such passionate emotions, revealing our rich and complex relationship with one of our most loved - and most vilified - wild animals. This compelling narrative adds much-needed depth to the debate on foxes, asking what our attitudes towards the red fox say about us and, ultimately, about our relationship with the natural world. Show Less
Product Details
Publisher
Elliott & Thompson
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
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About Lucy Jones
Lucy Jones is a writer and journalist based in Hampshire, England. She previously worked at NME and The Daily Telegraph. Her writing on culture, science and nature has been published in BBC Earth, BBC Wildlife, the Guardian,TIME, Newsweek and the New Statesman. She runs the Wildlife Daily blog and is the recipient of the Society of Authors' Roger Deakin Award ... Read morefor Foxes Unearthed. Show Less
Reviews for Foxes Unearthed: A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain
Jones's history of our complex relationship with the fox is revealing... to discover there was an 18th-century sport of 'fox tossing' almost makes this worth the purchase alone
John Lewis-Stempel, The Times Books of the Year 2016; The fox has for centuries been held as the incarnation of such unlovely traits as deviousness, cunning and cruelty. ... ... Read moreHowever, the characteristic that emerges most strongly from the nature writer Lucy Jones's book about Vulpes vulpes is its ambiguity. ... [An] intriguing compendium of fox lore.
Michael Prodger, The Times; `Engaging and hugely enjoyable' - Tom Holland, Times Literary Supplement; A fantastic tour of the fox and us - Lucy Jones takes an intelligent, measured and humane look at the intimate, contradictory and occasionally crazy relationship between Homo sapiens and Vulpes vulpes
Patrick Barkham, author of Badgerlands and The Butterfly Isles; A foxy little book, offering a rich brew of nature and history and culture. An exemplary instance of fine research leading to balance and sanity on a subject usually lacking in either. Deeply enjoyable and informative
Sara Maitland, author of Gossip from the Forest: The Tangled Roots of Our Forests and Fairytales; Fascinating ... [a] well-balanced exploration of our tempestuous relationship
Country Life; Beautifully written and signals a conspicuous new talent ... She traces the place of the fox in our culture over many centuries
Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph; A fascinating discussion of the history of our attitude to the fox ... it will almost certainly teach you something new
The Spectator; This well-researched, engaging account of their lives, behaviour and cultural impact from fox-loving journalist Jones is filled with interesting information and evocative description
Top 20 Holiday Reads, i-newspaper; Brave, bold and honest - finally the truth about foxes
Chris Packham, TV presenter and naturalist; A commendably impartial book ... expresses [Jones's] sincere love of the countryside and the animals in it
Patrick Scrivenor, Literary Review; A sensitive and illuminating investigation into our complex and ever-evolving relationship with the most intriguing, incredible and intractable of British mammals. Through a keen eye and bright prose, Jones traces the trail of the fox through history, myth and current debates, exploring the roots of our love and hate from all perspectives. This is a beautiful book that will change the way you think about the fox, whatever you think about the fox.
Rob Cowen, author of Common Ground and Skimming Stones; Foxes Unearthed separates fact from fiction, studying the evolution of foxes in our stories and the cold hard facts... Whether you're fascinated by foxes, wild for wildlife or completely new to the realm of non-fiction, I recommend picking up this book! I've come away from Foxes Unearthed feeling like I've really learned something new
themoormaiden.blogspot.uk; Lucy Jones' investigative study explores the romantic myth and harsh reality of the fox with the unflinching rigour of a true journalist and heart of a poet
Benjamin Myers, author of Beastings and Pig Iron; A page turner [and] a timely examination of one of our more iconic animals ... A well balanced, well researched book ... it's also a pleasure to read
desperatereader.blogspot.uk; A thorough and captivating history of our relationship with the fox. It is satisfying that a book which conveys an uncomplicated delight in the natural world ... simultaneously sends such a sobering message
Diva Harris, Caught by the River; I loved the readability of the book, combining fact with fiction, folklore and magic with cold hard facts, but always, what shines through is the author's commitment to telling it like it is, with no superfluous waffle, not overly fanciful, just a really interesting look at the role foxes have in our rural and urban environments. The detail is good, the author's opinions are clearly expressed and throughout the book are intelligent observations from specialist contributors which help to give the book an overall balanced view.
jaffareadstoo.blogspot.co.uk; Lucy Jones' book packs a serious and intelligent punch. Her meticulous research takes her back into Indo-European literature and contemporary linguistic analysis, and her journalist's nose takes her out into the countryside with hunters and saboteurs alike.
Richard Littledale, The Preacher's Blog; A distinctly human story ... Through spending time with those who would lay down their lives for a fox and those who range from appearing non-plussed to hell-bent on bloody extermination, Jones brilliantly (and often bravely) captures two uniquely British subcultures. Being buried in these opposed worlds, enables Jones to fuse her talent for research with journalistic reporting. ... It is also worth mentioning Jones' refreshing honesty
Matt Gaw, journalist and columnist; A subtle, richly layered and deeply satisfying read, full of energy - Kate Blincoe, Running Wild blog; Stunning ... if you like to read non-fiction, love foxes and/or want to reconnect with mother nature, there aren't many better books on the market... This is a beautiful book
socialbookshelves.com; Truly magnificent ... it's striking and beautiful ... an absolutely fascinating read
The Quiet Knitter; Jones is thorough in her research and captivating in her writing style ... Foxes Unearthed is a refreshingly honest and impartial account of our changing relationship with foxes in the British Isles - Ben Eagle, thinkingcountry.com; Thought-provoking and entertaining - Beyondedenrock.com; You're unlikely to come across a more gorgeous book this year - BookishBeck.wordpress.com; A real page turner - packed full of fascinating information conveyed with clear, clever prose - TheBookBag.co.uk; Enchanting ... very thought-provoking and well researched - Emma Caton, TheWildlifeChannel.co.uk; A fascinating read - ShortBookAndScribes.uk; Genuinely compelling; one truly does not wish to put it down ... seek out and purchase a copy to discover just how much enlightening information as well as reading enjoyment its pages contain - The Well-read Naturalist Show Less
