Book Review
“Still Water: The Deep Life of the Pond” by John Lewis-Stempel
This highly informative little book on ponds is a delight to read. You will discover you are learning and storing all manner of interesting facts as you read this eloquent and sometimes poetic prose. John takes us on a journey through both time and geography, visiting different ponds through the four seasons of the year.
You will find out about the history of ponds, how they were created, what they were used for and what happened to most of them. You will also learn in intricate detail what goes on above, beside, on and under the surface of our ponds.
Having read this book, you will see our own pond in a new light, and with a better understanding of how it fits into our natural environment. You will also learn useful facts like what a baby newt is called, and why moorhens like our pond and coots prefer Frensham!
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