Katherine Lack Knihy

The narrative explores the journey of a medieval pilgrim whose skeleton was discovered in Worcester Cathedral, delving into the historical context of his possible pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 1423. Katherine Lack intricately weaves together the life and times of the era, offering insights into the significance of pilgrimage during the Middle Ages and the spiritual motivations behind such journeys. Through this lens, readers are invited to reflect on faith, travel, and the enduring quest for meaning in life.

Set against the backdrop of December 1940 in war-torn France, the story unfolds as nearly 5,000 individuals, primarily women and children, are forcibly taken by the Nazis to Frontstalag 142, an internment camp in the Besanon army barracks. The narrative highlights the harrowing conditions they endure, facing extreme cold, food shortages, and disease, leading to tragic consequences. The book delves into the resilience of the human spirit amidst despair and the profound impact of war on innocent lives.

Despite being home to the world-renowned Hereford breed of cattle and celebrated for its hops and cider apples, Herefordshire farming remains little studied, its story rarely told. In this book, social historian Katherine Lack traces the history of farming in the county across a vast span of time, from traces left by prehistoric farmers in the valleys of the Severn and Wye, to the arrival of the railways in the 19th century.