Of the Land & The Spirit: The Essential Lord Northbourne on Ecology & Religion

This book features Noorthbourne’s previously published writings groupen in five sections: farming, tradition, metaphysical principles, art and symbolism, and lessons from life. In addition it has an appendix including his private corresponde with the Christian monk Thomas Merton, highlighlitng the spiritual depth of his writings. Walter James, the 4th Lord Northbourne’s first book coined the phrase ‘organic farming’ and helped to promote a holistic approach to the environment. His work, linking spirituality and ecology, has inspired a generation from Wendell Berrey to Prince Charles of Wales.