Edge of Silence - In Search of the Disappearing Sounds of Nature

The Edge of Silence is a profoundly moving and poignant book that explores the author's hearing loss as he journeys in search of endangered British native species. Neil's journey takes him to the mountaintops and islands of the Scottish Highlands to the marshes of England and the hills of Wales.

About the author

Neil Ansell has written for The Guardian, The New Statesman and The Big Issue, and has been an award-winning journalist with the BBC. His previous books include Deep Country, Wilderness and The Circling Sky, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Wainwright Golden Beer and Highland Book Prize.

Summary

The Edge of Silence is a profoundly moving and poignant book that explores the author’s hearing loss as he journeys in search of endangered British native species. Neil's journey takes him to the mountaintops and islands of the Scottish Highlands to the marshes of England and the hills of Wales.

Product details

• Authors: Neil Ansell, Ansell Neil
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2025
• EAN: 9781780279565
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-956-5
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; NATURE / General, NATURE / Animals / Birds, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Rural, Travel writing, Endangered species & extinction of species, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Wildlife: general interest, Complementary therapies, healing & health, The countryside, country life, Endangered species and extinction of species, Nature therapy, Relating to people with hearing disabilities or impairments