Book Launch: Andrew Millham
Maldon Books is thrilled to host a book launch evening with Andrew Millham, in celebration of his debut book, ‘Singing Like Larks.’
About the book…
Singing Like Larks opens a rare window onto the ancient song traditions of the British Isles, interweaving mesmerising lyrics, folklore and colourful nature writing to uncover the remarkable relationship between birds and traditional folk music. Birds are beloved for their song and have featured in our own music for centuries. This charming volume takes us on a journey of discovery to explore why birds appear in so many folk songs.
Today, folk songs featuring our feathered friends are themselves something of a threatened species: their melodies are fading with the passage of time, and their lyrics are often tucked away in archives. It is more important than ever that we promote awareness of these precious songs and continue to pass them down the generations. Lifetimes of wisdom are etched into the words and music, preserving the natural rhythms of nature and our connection to times past.
An important repository and treasury of bird-related folk songs, Singing Like Larks is also an account of one young nature writer’s journey into the world of folk music, and a joyous celebration of song, the seasons, and our love of birds.
About Andrew Millham…
Andrew Millham is a nature and folk history writer, with features and columns published in a wide range of national publications including BBC Wildlife, Coast and The Countryman. He graduated with a first class honours degree in environmental science, has received a Field Studies Council Young Darwin Scholarship and – after completing his training with Essex Wildlife Trust – is now a Forest School leader, teaching outdoor skills to primary school children.
About the event…
As always, this event will take place upstairs at 7.00pm in The Blue Boar’s function room, The Long Room. This event is free to attend but you are welcome to preorder a copy of Andrew’s book that will be signed on the night, you can preorder your copy through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/andrew-millham-singing-like-larks-book-launch-tickets-612275361087
We will have more books to purchase at the event too. If you have any queries, please do get in touch with us directly. Our telephone number is 01621 854968, or feel free to email maldonbooksltd@gmail.com
