Exploring the Islands of Scotland
Julian Holland
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Description for Exploring the Islands of Scotland
paperback. Beautiful and practical, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and wildlife of more than 80 islands, with information on travel, accommodation, what to see and island walks. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 colour photographs, 90 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 211 x 16. Weight in Grams: 832. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Geologically unique, rich in flora and fauna, wild, remote and steeped in history, the many islands around the long and rugged coastline of Scotland are among the most unspoilt and beautiful destinations to be found anywhere on our crowded planet. Formed during massive and violent upheavals in the Earth's crust nearly three billion years ago and later eroded and shaped by the action of ice, the islands of Scotland also bear the scars of thousands of years of human occupation. From Neolithic settlements, chambered burial tombs, megalithic stone circles, and Iron Age brochs, to early Celtic Christian chapels, Viking place ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Frances Lincoln
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780711232426
SKU
KMK0024226
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Julian Holland
Julian Holland trained as an artist at Cheltenham College of Art before going on to study graphic design, illustration and photography. He fell into a career in publishing when he was offered his first job as a book designer for Readers Digest, followed by stints as a magazine designer before ending up as a designer and art editor for Dorling ... Read more
Reviews for Exploring the Islands of Scotland
The book definitely whets the appetite for a visit to the Scottish islands, and provides a pretty comprehensive overview of what to expect once you get there. Scottish Field Not only provides the intrepid traveller with a fascinating insight into the history, flora and fauna of more than 120 islands, but also contains valuable information on how to get there, ... Read more