Historic visitors to Mull, Iona and Staffa
Eckstein, Eve1990
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A fascinating anthology, complete with photographs and sketches, of literary impressions which were inspired by these enchanting Hebridean islands. Starting as far back as the 6th century and progressing to the 1950s, the collection illustrates the way in which the isles developed and reflects the magical influence they exercised on their many famous visitors, including Mendelssohn and Robert Louis Stevenson. Using exerpts from the writings of such renowned figures as the Egyptian geographer Ptolemy, the poet John Keats and the celebrated Mitford family, the book explores the islands' unusual geology and their peaceful, timeless atmosphere. Through the memoirs of these historic visitors, the present day traveller is offered a valuable insight into these ancient Scottish isles whose allure is still as powerful today.
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London : Excalibur Press, 1990.
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x, 185 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781856341769
Dewey class:
LC94133
Local class:
941.33
Language:
English
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BRN:
1787267
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