Cloven Country – The Devil and the English Landscape by Jeremy Harte

Name: Cloven Country – The Devil and the English Landscape by Jeremy Harte
Brand: Reaktion Books

Reaktion Books

According to legend, the English landscape \u2013 so calm on the surface \u2013 is really the Devil\u2019s work. Cloven Country tells of rocks hurled into place and valleys carved out by infernal labour. The Devil\u2019s hideous strength laid down great roads in one night, and left scars everywhere as the hard stone melted like wax under those burning feet.\nWith roots in medieval folklore, this is not the Satan of prayer, but a clumsy ogre, easily fooled by humankind. When a smart cobbler or cunning young wife outwitted him, they struck a blow for the underdog. Only the wicked squire and grasping merchant were beyond redemption, carried off by a black huntsman in the storm.\n\nCloven Country \u2013 The Devil and the English Landscape\nThe Devil and the English Landscape\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is as low as we can go \u2014 we do not accept or resp;