Islands and Lifelines: Exploring the Dramatic Fringes of Britain and Ireland - Softcover

Plummer, John

 
9781906510930: Islands and Lifelines: Exploring the Dramatic Fringes of Britain and Ireland
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1906510938 ISBN 13: 9781906510930
Verlag: Matador, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Like most journeys this book moves between light and shade, funny and deadly serious, mundane and inspirational. Much was pre-planned but the delights often came through chance encounters and happenings. A peaceful strand runs through it in the joys of observing wildlife and in browsing very slowly along isolated beaches. The elemental beauty of the islands, the awesome power of the weather, and wild jagged seascapes colour the whole story. The author was accompanied on each of these journeys by important friends from across four decades. Together they reflect on some common themes, such as their childhoods, schooling, and the unique good fortune of the post war generation - and how it has played its hand. In this work, some compelling individual life stories emerge.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

John Plummer's enthusiasm for the great outdoors and for understanding thelandscapes of our islands is longstanding. He worked as a teacher, then for Local Education Authorities.He is a strong advocate for outdoor and residential opportunities for young people. He chairs a climatechange group in his community, near Chester.

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Verlag
Matador
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1906510938
ISBN 13 
9781906510930
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
273
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