Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Arrow Books, Limited, UK
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780090036509ISBN:0090036506
Description: Paperback book, covers in fair condition with scuffing/edgwear/creases, inside pages lightly age-browned, name inside; a dozen or so pages have an ink stain at lower edge; wouldn't normally list a book in this condition, but it's a 'hard-to-find' book and I've reread it several times...very enjoyable story! read more
Edition: Large Print Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT BKS
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780854561490ISBN:0854561498
Description: A good reading copy only. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. A former library book with the usual identifiers in a protective glossy dust jacket covering. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. Book has tanning or browning due to normal aging process. -Large Print Edition, Hard Cover, Good / Good. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Dutton
Date Published: 1969
Description: Good in Good jacket. First Edition. Ex-Library-First Edition--192 pages. Interior is clean and tight. Nice overall condition. Ex library copy. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Edition: Large type / large print.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780854561490ISBN:0854561498
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Hardcover former library book in good condition, clear plastic protective cover, good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Ulverscroft Large Print. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Arrow Books, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780099066408ISBN:0099066408
Description: Very Good + A real nice tight and square copy that has an extremely light crease on the front side of the wrap alongside the spine and also has a date written on the inside of the front wrap. read more
"This is the 4th of Beckwith's Hebridean memoirs, and the second I've read. I picked up four books by her in my local used bookstore, and have been utterly delighted so far. Beckwith was an Englishwoman who initially came to the Hebrides for a rest cure, though how the harsh and physically demanding lifestyle of the islanders could be thought of as rest is a little beyond me. This volume is a little less city mouse meets country mouse, as Beckwith has been living on Bruach for years at this point. She's still an outsider, though, and her insights reflect the subtle way that she is both included and loved by her neighbors, but seen as inexorably different. Beckwith's humor and kindness shine throughout the book, making it a delightful read for a blustery day."
By KiwiKathleen,
Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand
"They say that little boys always used to carry a piece of string in their pockets, for just in case. I suppose it's not much different to carry a rope with you wherever you go .... You never know when it'll come in handy.
Much as I love these books about the author's life on Bruach, I'm rather glad I don't live in an environment where I carry a rope with me at all times. That's part of the pleasure of books - we can enjoy others' lives from the comfort of our own homes (or on the train, or .. etc.).
Lillian Beckwith writes so beautifully. I continue to be thoroughly entertained by these."
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