The Quarry Wood

Download or read book The Quarry Wood written by Nan Shepherd and published by Rare Treasure Editions. This book was released on 2024-04-12T00:00:00Z with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1928, now public domain in the US. When Martha accepts a place at university, her decision is met with a mixture of hostility and pride by her uncomprehending family. This is the story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence, struggling to cope with the intellectual and emotional challenges that surround her, at a time when such space was rarely given freely to women. In The Quarry Wood,Nan Shepherd's subtle prose is matched with intense and memorable descriptions of the natural world, and a dry sense of humour. Ninety years after the first publication, it remains as fresh and original today.