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An Eye on the Hebrides
An Illustrated Journey
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An Eye on the Hebrides by Mairi Hedderwick chronicles her six-month-long journey across 40 islands, from Arran to Lewis. This captivating narrative recounts her pilgrimage around the archipelago of the Western Isles, a region she has cherished throughout her life. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Hedderwick's...
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Filled with wit and wisdom that is matched by her spell-binding illustrations, in this book Mairi Hedderwick portrays the Western Isles in all their diversity, with swift and perceptive cameos of everyday life drawn with humour and affection alongside gorgeous landscapes which capture the truly magical beauty of the Hebrides.
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Description
An Eye on the Hebrides by Mairi Hedderwick chronicles her six-month-long journey across 40 islands, from Arran to Lewis. This captivating narrative recounts her pilgrimage around the archipelago of the Western Isles, a region she has cherished throughout her life.
Brimming with wit and wisdom, Hedderwick's spell-binding illustrations complement her storytelling. She portrays the islands in all their diversity, offering swift and perceptive glimpses of everyday life rendered with humour and affection, alongside breathtaking landscapes that encapsulate the magical beauty of the Hebrides.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780279152
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Edition: Reissue
Illustration: Illustrations, black and white; Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 535g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
At seventeen,Mairi Hedderwick took a job as a mother's help on the Isle of Coll in the Hebrides, beginning a life-long love affair with islands and their small communities.Mairi's island world is delightfully reflected in the imaginary island of Struay where her perennially popular Katie Morag stories are set. As well as creating children's books Mairi has also written and illustrated books for adults, including Highland Journey, Shetland Journey and Sea Change.
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