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Islands of the Evening
Journeys to the Edge of the World
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Islands of the Evening
Fourteen centuries ago, Irish saints brought the Word of God to the Hebrides and Scotland's Atlantic shore. In this book, Alistair Moffat journeys from the island of Eileach an Naoimh at the mouth of the Firth of Lorne to Lismore, Iona and then north to Applecross, searching for traces of these extraordinary men.
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Fourteen centuries ago, Irish saints journeyed to the Hebrides and Scotland's Atlantic shore. They sought spiritual solitude in remote places, but their mission was also to spread the word of God to the peoples of Scotland. Columba was the most famous of these pioneers who rowed their curraghs towards danger and uncertainty in a pagan land, but the many others are now largely forgotten.
Alistair Moffat sets off in search of these elusive figures. As he follows in their footsteps, he finds their traces not so much in tangible remains as in the spirit and memory of the places that lay at the very edge of their world.
'[An] exploration of Scotland's past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... Magnificent' New Statesman
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Islands of the Evening is praised for its exploration of Scotland's history through Alistair Moffat's perspective as a scholarly hiker, offering a delightful and fascinating narrative. Reviewers commend Moffat's ability to blend history, personal experience, and spirituality, providing a lively and engaging account that brings the past to life for a popular audience. The book is noted for its sensitivity and informative take on monastic communities, and it captures the captivating beauty and cultural spirit of Scotland’s shores.
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ISBN: 9781780278018
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Illustration: b/w drawings; maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 289g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Alistair Moffatwas born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award winning Writer, Historian and former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland.
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