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A Grass Bank Beyond
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A Grass Bank Beyond—Memories of Mull
An affectionate memoir of island childhood summers on Mull
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About the Ebook
In Four Ducks on a Pond, Nicholas the Cat, assisted by novelist Annabel Carothers, observed his family of humans and animals during one year on the Ross of Mull in the early 1950s. More than fifty years later, Annabel's daughter Fionna discovered the manuscript in a desk drawer and, while preparing it for publication, was inspired to expand on the theme.
A Grass Bank Beyond covers an extended period before mains services and frequent ferries brought about change to the Ross. Fionna remembers the freedom she enjoyed roaming the island on foot, bicycle, pony, or boat. On family outings she absorbed stories and legends about the island, attended agricultural shows and local concerts, and saw the Queen arrive for an official visit to Mull at the height of a great storm. With warmth and gentle humour she describes the solutions which overcame problems living in this beautiful but remote place.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Step into a vanished world of croft, shore, and ceilidh
- Experience island life through vivid childhood memories
- Discover the people and place that shaped a lifetime of devotion
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Fionna Carothers is the daughter of novelist Annabel Carothers. She has had very different careers - freelance fashion model - wife and mother - gift shop manager - word processor operator for firm of quantity surveyors among them. In 1993 she qualified as a Blue Badge guide at Glasgow University and have worked as a guide throughout Scotland and North America for twenty years.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 03 July 2014
Print Length: 176 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908339
Format: Ebook
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