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Islands of the Evening
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Islands of the Evening—Journeys to the Edge of the World
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About the Ebook
'[an] exploration of Scotland's past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... Magnificent' - New Statesman, Books of the Year
Fourteen centuries ago, Irish saints journeyed to the Hebrides and Scotland's Atlantic shore. They sought spiritual solitude in remote places, but their mission was also to spread the word of God to the peoples of Scotland. Columba was the most famous of these pioneers who rowed their curraghs towards danger and uncertainty in a pagan land, but the many others are now largely forgotten.
Alistair Moffat sets off in search of these elusive figures. As he follows in their footsteps, he finds their traces not so much in tangible remains as in the spirit and memory of the places that lay at the very edge of their world.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Dive into a compelling narrative filled with insight and depth
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- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Magnificent' New Statesman, Books of the Year
'Moffat uncovers the monastic communities, linked by piety and seacraft, that once girded the Atlantic like so many prayer beads. A compulsive read' The Tablet
'Part social history, part travelogue, part religious hymnal — a charming book' Scottish Field
'Moffat writes sensitively and informatively about early monasticism — a satisfying and compelling travelogue' Church Times
About the Author
Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is also the author of a number of highly acclaimed books. From 2011 he was Rector of the University of St Andrews. He has written more than thirty books on Scottish history, and lives in the Scottish Borders.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 06 October 2022
Print Length: 320 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788855747
Format: Ebook
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