When Roger Deakin died in August 2006 his death was considered by many to be a great loss to literature. Notes From Walnut Tree Farm" collects together the jottings musings & observations with which he filled a series of notebooks for the last six years of his life. In this beautiful illustrated collection descriptions of walks on Mellis Common & thoughts on the importance of nature sit side by side with memories of the past & musings about literature while perfectly rendered observations of the tiny missable visual details of everyday life are skilfully woven with a gentle wise philosophy. Organized into twelve months of impressions the notes reveal a passionate but gentle character & his extraordinary restless curiosity. Capturing Deakins unique turn of phrase & inspired use of language & infused throughout with the magically meditative tranquility of Walnut Tree Farm this is a charming introduction to one of the most important of modern nature writers or the perfect follow-up to " Wildwood" & " Waterlog"."