Alexander Larman

The other man’s grass . . .

Hundreds of thousands of hardy souls are preparing for a few nights under canvas this summer, often facing sunburn or trench foot while giddily jumping up and down in a muddy field as bands maul their better-known hits.

  • The Art of Camping

    Matthew de Abaitua

    Hamish Hamilton, pp. 240

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