Books by Richard Mabey

Richard Mabey

Richard Mabey is a British nature writer and botanist known for his unique blend of scientific knowledge and creative storytelling in his works. His most notable works include "Flora Britannica," "Food for Free," and "Weeds: In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants." Mabey's writing style is characterized by his deep appreciation for the natural world and his ability to connect readers with the beauty and significance of plants and wildlife. He has made significant contributions to the genre of nature writing by exploring the intricate relationships between humans and the environment. "Flora Britannica" is considered his most famous work, documenting the flora of Britain and its cultural significance. Mabey's work has had a lasting impact on environmental literature, inspiring readers to reconnect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the world around them.

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The Accidental Garden

The Accidental Garden

Gardens, Wilderness and the Space In Between

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2025
Whistling in the Dark

Whistling in the Dark

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The Accidental Garden

The Accidental Garden

Gardens, Wilderness and the Space In Between

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Food for Free

Food for Free

50th Anniversary Edition

Mabey Richard, Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2022
Turning the Boat for Home

Turning the Boat for Home

A life writing about nature

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2021
The Unofficial Countryside

The Unofficial Countryside

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Nature Cure

Nature Cure

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Beechcombings

Beechcombings

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Turned Out Nice Again

Turned Out Nice Again

On Living With the Weather

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2019
Turning the Boat for Home

Turning the Boat for Home

A life writing about nature

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2019
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Fencing Paradise

The Uses and Abuses of Plants

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2017
The Cabaret of Plants

The Cabaret of Plants

Botany and the Imagination

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2016
Dreams of the Good Life

Dreams of the Good Life

The Life of Flora Thompson and the Creation of Lark Rise to Candleford

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2015
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Home Country

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2014
The Ash and The Beech

The Ash and The Beech

The Drama of Woodland Change

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2013
Weeds

Weeds

The Story of Outlaw Plants

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2012
The Unofficial Countryside

The Unofficial Countryside

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2010
The Barley Bird

The Barley Bird

Notes on the Suffolk Nightingale

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 2010
Nature Cure

Nature Cure

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2008
Food for Free

Food for Free

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2007
Gilbert White

Gilbert White

A biography of the author of The Natural History of Selborne

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2006
Food For Free

Food For Free

Richard Mabey
Paperback
Published: 2004
Flora Britannica

Flora Britannica

Richard Mabey
Hardcover
Published: 1996