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Orkney
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Orkney
The Ultimate Pocket Guide!
Were the Stones of Stenness the world's first henge and stone circle? Why has Orkney preserved so many Neolithic farmhouses and villages? What was the purpose of the huge buildings on the Ness of Brodgar?
In this small book, painter Hector McDonnell introduces the history and the mystery of Orkney. Could the practice of making astronomical stone circles really have started on a small island off the north coast of Scotland, and then been exported to the mainland?
WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information.
Fascinating - FINANCIAL TIMES.
Beautiful - LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS.
Rich and Artful - THE LANCET.
Genuinely mind-expanding - FORTEAN TIMES.
Excellent - NEW SCIENTIST.
Stunning - NEW YORK TIMES.
Small books, big ideas.
Series: Wooden Books
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Orkney by Hector McDonnell is praised for its detailed exploration of Orkney's rich history and military past. Reviewers appreciate McDonnell's engaging writing style and comprehensive research, which bring to life the region's fascinating cultural heritage. The book is often noted for its vivid illustrations and insightful anecdotes that make Orkney's history accessible and intriguing to readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781904263289
Publisher: Wooden Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wooden Books
Illustration: 100
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 155.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Hector McDonnell is one of Ireland's foremost oil painters, recently exhibiting a major retrospective at the Belfast Museum. Also the author of "Irish Round Towers" in this series, he currently lives between Antrim and New York.
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