Brave Old World: A Month-by-Month Guide to Husbandry, or the Fine Art of Looking After Yourself - Couverture souple

Hodgkinson, Tom

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ISBN 10 : 0141030380 ISBN 13 : 9780141030388

Editeur : Penguin Books Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

A guide for the free-spirited, that takes us on a leisurely tour of husbandry and self-sufficiency throughout the calendar year, from chopping wood in January to mowing meadows in July and brewing beer in October. Drawing on the wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers, it offers tips, advice and above all, hope.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Brave Old World is Tom Hodgkinson's year-round guide to the ancient art of husbandry.In this indispensable addition to his much-loved guides for the free-spirited, Tom Hodgkinson takes us on a modern tour of the ancient arts of everyday living: philosophy, husbandry and merriment.Drawing on the wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers, and, as ever, on Tom's own honestly recounted and frequently imperfect attempts to travel the road to self-sufficiency, Brave Old World charts the progress of a year in pursuit of the pleasures of the past. From January to December, let Tom be your guide to a better, older way of life.'A meditation on why life has been a dreadful mistake ever since the Reformation brought us paid jobs and the work ethic. Brave Old World is hugely inspiring even when it is most bonkers' Sarah Bakewell, New Statesman'A delightful read. Share in the exuberant joys and comic misfortunes of an eccentric who has made up his mind about the existence he wants to lead, and has gone ahead and lived it' James Delingpole, Mail on SundayTom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is 'Liberty through Education'. Find out more at www.idler.co.uk.

Revue de presse

A meditation on why life has been a dreadful mistake ever since the Reformation brought us paid jobs and the work ethic . . . Brave Old World is hugely inspiring even when it is most bonkers (New Statesman)

One of those enthusiasts whose enthusiasm is hard to resist . . . Bizarre yet always beguiling (Daily Mail)

A delightful read . . . Share in the exuberant joys and comic misfortunes of an eccentric who has made up his mind about the existence he wants to lead, and has gone ahead and lived it (Mail on Sunday)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0141030380
• ISBN 13: 9780141030388
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 304