Turned Out Nice Again
On Living With the Weather
(Author) Richard MabeyIn his trademark style, Richard Mabey weaves together science, art and memoirs (including his own) to show the weather's impact on our culture and national psyche. He rambles through the myths of Golden Summers and our persistent state of denial about the winter; the Impressionists' love affair with London smog, seasonal affective disorder (SAD - do we all get it?) and the mysteries of storm migraines; herrings falling like hail in Norfolk and Saharan dust reddening south-coast cars; moonbows, dog-suns, fog-mirages and Constable's clouds; the fact that English has more words for rain than Inuit has for snow; the curious eccentricity of country clothing and the mathematical behaviour of umbrella sales. We should never apologise for our obsession with the weather. It is one of the most profound influences on the way we live, and something we all experience in common. No wonder it's the natural subject for a greeting between total strangers: 'Turned out nice again.'
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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