Is a River Alive? S. A. Chakraborty he could be the First

he could be the First of the Magi

Who is behind the painting

bestselling author of THE WHALEBONE THEATRE

Of her long-buried memories

well set up and realistic' SARA COX

Is a River Alive? S. A. Chakraborty he could be the FirstFrom celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective shifting new book which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent