In Green: Two Horses, Two Strangers, a Journey to the End of the Land

(Hardback)

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Charismatic author already part of adventure live events circuitA story of a young man, an outlandish idea, a resilient bay Arab, and a late arrival called Coco who disrupts all their best laid plans, on an epic journey from Siena to FinistierreLush landscape writing reveals wildness and rural communities of Ligurian alps, South-West France and North-East Spain

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'Aclassic adventure narrative in the vein of Patrick Leigh Fermor and Robert Louis Stevenson: this is a life-changing, continental trek on foot and on horseback that captures the clarity, freedom and desperate joys of long distance travel and the closeness and intimacy of the herd. Romantic in so many senses of the word a love story, a wilderness quest, a kaleidoscope of European culture and language' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment

'An utterly enchanting debut a new favourite book. I was riding side by side with the author, every step of the way'Antonia Fraser

'An awe-inspiring tale of adventure, grit, and the deep bond between man, horse and nature a story that will stir the soul of every reader who dreams of pushing beyond the horizon' Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures

'A young man with an old soul takes on an ancient journey by horseback across Europe. This is a striking debut that will transcend its time: an emotionally taut, beautifully written book for eternally restless romantics' Sophy Roberts, author of Lost Pianos of Siberia

'An incredible journey, complete with all of the elements of real adventure; joy, despair, challenge and surprise. And a deep sense of meaning this is an exploration of the interior every bit as much as it is one of the exterior. A book that will inspire many an odyssey!' Leon McCarron, author of Wounded Tigris

'In Green is a love letter to serendipity, to leaning into uncertainty, to being ok with not knowing what the destination looks like, and to trusting in the kindness of strangers, animals and yourself. For all the wanderers and soul-searchers, this will be both balm and permission no, its not easy and yes, you can go too... A vital book' Mary-Ann Ochota, author of Secret Britain and Hidden Histories

'A lyrical account of slow travel through the old routes of Europe, and a paean to the even older relationship between humans and horses' James Roberts, author of Two Lights

'Surprising, gripping and unforgettable. What a fabulous debut!' Mel Giedroyc

Author Bio

After growing up in Scotland, Louis D. Hall went on a trip to northern Mongolia, aged 18, in search of the Tsaatan tribe. It was on this trek that he first encountered the connecting powers of the horse. He then embarked upon a 1147-mile ride down the length of the UK, which raised money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and laid the foundation for The Big Hoof, a Scottish a mental health charity that creates long distance rides. Since his 110-day journey across Europe with Sasha, Louis has been working for NGO Insulate Ukraine. He lives between Kyiv, Oxford and Amsterdam.