"Walking with Houyhnhnms", published in 2017, is a true adventure
story along the Roman Military Way, in the shadow of Hadrian's
Wall. Follow the exploits, often humorous, of three previously
free-living ponies - Roamer, Thorn and Solo. After enduring
pack-animal training, they share an epic, once-in-a-lifetime quest,
coast to coast, westwards. Discover the unique emotional
connection, bonding and interdependency that is possible between
houyhnhnm and human. As Solo says, "It was a momentous time."
Targeted at a 15+ and general adult audience, the 400-page,
114,000-word, largely present-tense narrative transcends faction:
this factually accurate travelogue diary, told in a unique
fictional style, is a story of friendship, mutual reliance,
perseverance and survival. The author - with contributions from
more than 100 schoolchildren met en route and from 12 teenage
artists - describes, through the senses of non-human, philosopher
companions, an expedition of illumination not attempted previously
in the modern era. Explore informally, during rendezvous with
experts, inspiring geographical, historical and archaeological
facets of changing landscapes partially shaped by the ancestors of
modern-day native houyhnhnms. Understand why Britain's remaining
virtually wild equine herds are facing imminent extinction in their
semi-natural habitats and how we might protect them. Should we
redefine the term "biodiversity" in recognition of a view that
places humans at the periphery of world ecosystems? As your journey
continues, you may sense a new meaning to our relationship with
wild and virtually wild species. "One day," insists Roamer, "you
might enjoy walking with houyhnhnms." Copyright D A Murray 2018
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