Travel Writing
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£9.99100 Days On Holy Island: A Writer's Exile - - Paperback
This volume is an account of one man's self-imposed exile to a remote island off the coast of North-East England. Eschewing the usual historical or religious portrayal, Mortimer gives an account of a confirmed ubanite in a small, tight-knit community cut off twice daily by the tides. -
£44.99An Account Of Corsica, The Journal Of A Tour To That Island; And Memoirs Of Pascal Paoli - - Hardback
This first complete reprint of Boswell's book on Corsica since the 18th century contains both parts of the original text, comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, & a critical introduction. -
£12.99Adrift In Caledonia: Boat-Hitching For The Unenlightened - - Paperback
Nick Thorpe charts his journey around Scotland's waterways, using any and every vessel available, from a canoe to a nuclear submarine. Along the way he stops and meets the folk who lie at the heart of this odyssey: sailors and visionaries, boaties and eccentrics. -
£8.99The Age Of Kali: Indian Travels & Encounters - - Paperback
Featured in the pages of The Age of Kali are flashy Bombay drinks parties and violent village blood feuds as well as a group of vegetarian terrorists intent on destroying India's first Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet. -
£16.99Argonauts Of The Western Isles - - Paperback
Robin Lloyd-Jones has been exploring the West Coast of Scotland in his sea kayak for more than 40 years. In this new edition of 'Argonauts of the Western Isles' he takes us on a memorable expedition to wild and beautiful shores. -
£7.99A Basketful Of Snowflakes: One Mallorcan Spring - - Paperback
It's the peak of orange harvesting season at the Kerrs' little farm in the entrancing Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca, and the family are trying to relax into their new life on the sunny Spanish island. But it's also crunch time and, after an eventful first year, hard facts have to be faced. -
£8.99Beauty Tips From Moose Jaw: Excursions In The Great Weird North - - Paperback
Delving into the history and landscape of Canada, Will Ferguson travels the land in search of the people who reflect the character and nature of the country. -
£10.99Beauty Tips From Moose Jaw: Travels In Search Of Canada - - Paperback
Delving into the history and landscape of Canada, Will Ferguson travels the land in search of the people who reflect the character and nature of the country. -
£15.99Black Lamb And Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia - - Paperback
'Black Lamb and Grey Falcon' was hailed as a masterpiece when it first appeared in 1942 and became 'the central book' of Rebecca West's life. The book was completed as Yugoslavia was plunged into political turmoil, followed by invasion and warfare. -
£7.99Blaggers: Adventures Inside The Sun-Kissed But Murky World Of Holiday Timeshare - - Paperback
In 1988, Barry Ley made his first foray into the world of time- share sales. This book chronicles his adventures around the world, ranging from humorous anecdotes of sales tactics to tales of life as a young, inexperienced Brit abroad.
