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Argonauts of the Scottish Isles
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Argonauts of the Scottish Isles—Sea-kayaking Adventures
Paddle through Scotland's waters and discover hidden sea-kayaking treasures
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About the Ebook
Robin Lloyd-Jones has been exploring the west coast and islands of Scotland in his sea kayak for more than forty years. In this book he recalls many a memorable expedition to wild and beautiful shores. Amongst magnificent scenery and ever-changing seas, we are transported to Jura, Scarba, the Garvellach Isles, Mull, Staffa, the Treshnish Isles, the Monach Isles, Iona, Lewis and the Uists, Skye, the Orkneys, and the Shetland Isles.
Along the way, he explains a great deal about kayaking, about the wildlife and history of the areas he visits. More than that, however, he makes us feel that we are with him in his kayak. Through his vivid and beautifully crafted prose, we experience the terror of a force nine gale, the tranquillity of moonlit trips, and the lure of tiny bays and seal-meadows accessible only to a slim kayak. We encounter dolphins, otters, unidentified monsters and nuclear submarines.
This is a book to set the imagination adrift and appeal to the Robinson Crusoe in all of us; a book for those seeking wider horizons, be their vessel an armchair or a kayak.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Experience thrilling adventures in Scotland's most pristine coastal waters
- Learn practical guide to exploring the Scottish islands by kayak
- Discover remote landscapes accessible only to adventurous paddlers
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Superbly written, by turns gripping, funny and evocative — a classic of Scottish outdoor adventure literature, entertaining and interesting even to those who have never lifted a paddle' Scottish Mountaineering Journal
'A delight to read with both beautiful yet accessible writing capturing the essence of sea-kayaking in Scotland' Scottish Field
'A thrilling tale of natural beauty and the survival instinct of the human spirit' The Wee Review
'The author takes a trip down memory lane — all described in vivid and lyrical prose' Scots Magazine
About the Author
Robin Lloyd-Jones grew up in India and studied at Cambridge. He has served as President of the Scottish Association of Writers (1993-1996) and the Scottish Branch of PEN International (1997-2000) and has also taught Creative Writing at Glasgow University. His book The Sunlit Summit was Saltire Society Research Book of the Year Award in 2013 and his novel The Dreamhouse was nominated for the Booker Prize in 1985.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 07 April 2022
Print Length: 224 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788853101
Format: Ebook
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