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The Secret History of Here
A Year in the Valley
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A personal investigation into the history that surrounds us, from the historian and award-winning author of The Hidden Ways.
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The Secret History of Here is the story of a single place in the Scottish Borders. The site on which Alistair Moffat's farm now stands has been occupied since prehistoric times. Walking this landscape, you can feel the presence and see the marks of those who lived here before.
But it is also the story of everywhere. In uncovering the history of one piece of land, Moffat shows how history is all around us, if only we have the eyes to see it. Taking the form of a journal of a year, this is a walk through the centuries as much as the seasons, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who came before, as well as those who live here now.
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The Secret History of Here by Alistair Moffat is praised for its engaging and personal exploration of a place and its history. Moffat's writing, set as a diary, intricately connects seasons to family and local history, creating a rich narrative. It has been celebrated for both its personal touch and its broader historical insights, capturing the essence of place through Moffat's lived experiences.
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ISBN: 9781838851149
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: Line drawings
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award-winning writer, historian and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television, former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and former Rector of the University of St Andrews. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, and the author of The Hidden Ways: Scotland's Forgotten Roads and To the Island of Tides: A Journey to Lindisfarne.
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