The Lark Ascending - The Music of the British Landscape - Richard King Harry Mathews The New York Times Book

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The Lark Ascending - The Music of the British Landscape - Richard King Harry Mathews The New York Times BookThe Lark Ascending: The Music of the British Landscape by Richard King ISBN 9780571338795 256 page hardcover from Faber *** A gorgeous history of Britain's landscapes and the music that it inspires. Written by one of our most celebrated music writers, The Lark Ascending is a lyrical exploration of how Britain's history and identity has been shaped by the mysterious relationship between music and nature. Through a series of "headphone walks" and