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Wild Island
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Wild Island—A Year in the Hebrides
A year among nature, weather, and community in the Hebrides
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About the Ebook
In paintings and words, this book portrays a year in the life of Oronsay, a remote Hebridean island that is farmed by the RSPB for the benefit of wildlife. Jane Smith describes her encounters with birds and animals, both wild and domesticated, and the human inhabitants of the island who look after them, in a humorous and personal account.
Her vibrant artwork unforgettably evokes the beauty and variety of nature in this part of the world. Any lover of wildlife, of art or of the Hebrides will find this book instantly absorbing.
'Jane's illustrations and prose transport you to a very special place and let you into the lives of some very special people . . . skilfully managing this nature reserve and meeting all the challenges thrown at them' - Stuart Housden, Director of RSPB Scotland.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Experience a full year of Hebridean island life through the seasons
- Discover the rhythms of nature, weather, and small community
- Explore island living written with warmth and close observation
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'I found myself returning to it again and again, just to savour Smith's vibrant artwork' Sunday Herald
'The text is both lyrical and informative — together with delightful illustrations on just about every page, it certainly makes me want to go back to Oronsay for a closer look' Scottish Birds
'Jane's illustrations and prose transport you to a very special place — skilfully managing this nature reserve and meeting all the challenges thrown at them' Stuart Housden, Director of RSPB Scotland
About the Author
After gaining a degree in Zoology, Jane Smith became a wildlife film maker for the BBC Natural History Unit and National Geographic. She won an Emmy for her work and has also appeared on BBC Radio 4's Tweet of the Day. She now creates wildlife art from her home on the west coast of Scotland to communicate her passion for the natural world.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 15 March 2016
Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857902733
Format: Ebook
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