Lundy, Rockall, Dogger, Fair Isle : a celebration of the islands around Britain
Clayton, Mathew2017
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Beyond the British shores lie the most exquisite islands, just waiting to be discovered. In this book, you can explore Lundy, the perfect refuge for pirates; St Kilda, the tiny island that was inhabited for over 2000 years but now lies abandoned; or Hy Brasil, a mirage that was featured on maps for centuries but never even existed. Beyond the British shores and straight out to sea lie the most exquisite islands, just waiting to be discovered. Little worlds, unique in their rugged and breath-taking geography, legends and folklore, scattered with ruins, wildlife and clues to their fascinating past, many remain untouched by the modern world. Take a journey, take a leap, and discover lands you never knew. Explore Lundy, the perfect refuge for pirates and a cast of other ne'er-do-wells; St Kilda, the tiny island that was inhabited for over 2000 years but now lies abandoned; or Hy Brasil, a mirage that was featured on maps for centuries but never even existed.In Lundy, Rockall, Dogger, Fair Isle, words and art are brought together to create a uniquely beautiful treasure - an illustrated celebration of the islands around Britain and their rare magic.
Main title:
Lundy, Rockall, Dogger, Fair Isle : a celebration of the islands around Britain / words by Mathew Clayton ; illustrations by Anthony Atkinson.
Author:
Clayton, Mathew, authorAtkinson, Anthony (Illustrator), illustrator
Imprint:
London : Ebury Press, [2017]
Collation:
182 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2015.Includes bibliographical references and discography.
ISBN:
9781785037795 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941.00942941.0094941.009
LC class:
DA668
Language:
English
BRN:
2118286