Of the Land and the Spirit The Essential Lord Northbourne on Ecology and Religion |
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| Author:
| Northbourne, Lord |
| Series title: | Perennial Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-933316-61-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | World Wisdom, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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Twenty-five years before Rachel Carson published her famous work Silent Spring, Lord Northbourne coined the phrase organic farming and helped to promote the importance of a holistic approach to the environment. His work, linking spirituality and ecology, has inspired a generation of writings from Wendell Berry to HRH Prince Charles.This book not only features Northbourne's previously unpublished writings, but also his private correspondence with Thomas Merton, highlighting the...
More DescriptionTwenty-five years before Rachel Carson published her famous work Silent Spring, Lord Northbourne coined the phrase organic farming and helped to promote the importance of a holistic approach to the environment. His work, linking spirituality and ecology, has inspired a generation of writings from Wendell Berry to HRH Prince Charles.This book not only features Northbourne's previously unpublished writings, but also his private correspondence with Thomas Merton, highlighting the spiritual depth of his writings.