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Four Ducks on a Pond
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Four Ducks on a Pond
A beloved Highland children's classic of family and farmyard adventure
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About the Ebook
Being well camouflaged and unobtrusive, Nicholas keenly observed the comings and goings of three generations of his family and their animals in a remote area of the Isle of Mull. In the early 1950s life was basic, without mains water or electricity, as each day followed the next. But sometimes the routine was disrupted.
Despite its isolation, the island was affected by Foot and Mouth disease while conflict raging in a foreign land caused separation in the family. Nothing escaped Nicholas' attention. As the family cat, his contact with humans and animals alike gave him a unique opportunity to record the events that concerned them all. This delightful account, written during a year in the life of the family, came to light after more than fifty years of neglect in a drawer. It will appeal to all ages, and to lovers of the simple life, of big open spaces, of country living, of farm animals - and of cats in particular.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Enjoy a beloved Highland children's classic full of warmth and adventure
- Discover the charm of countryside family life through young eyes
- Experience storytelling that has delighted generations of young readers
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
In 1951, Annabel Carothers sold her family house in London and joined her parents in Mull in order for her daughter to follow in her footsteps and attend Cheltenham Ladies' College. With Carla, a spaniel, and Nicholas, a cat, she set up a smallholding in the days when subsistence farming was almost a necessity. During this period she wrote the novels It Happened to Rain, A Breeze in the Barley and Four Ducks on a Pond. She died in 1982.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 10 December 2012
Print Length: 128 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905239
Format: Ebook
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