The Way of the Hermit by Ken Smith
The extraordinary story of a true hermit, an alternative way of life and endless isolation in the Scottish Highlands. Written with Will Millard, Ken Smiths The Way of the Hermit is an unforgettable journey of discovery, as one man pits his wits against the wilderness for four decades.A most peculiar book * Scotsman *
Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man, one who has faced down his unpromising prospects and boldly lived lifeFor anyone who feels they are merely going through the motions, this book will make an inspiring read * BBC Countryfile *
A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful * Kirkus Reviews *
Ken Smith has had a lifelong love of wilderness and exploration. As a young man, he worked as a farm hand and labourer, untill 1975 when he moved to Yukon, Canada. On his return, Ken took to wandering across the British Isles, settling at Treig to resolve his grief and build a new life.
Will Millard is a writer, BBC presenter, public speaker and expedition leader. Born and brought up in the Fens, he presents remote Anthropology and Adventure series for BBC Two, and a series on Rivers, Urban Exploration and History for BBC Wales. In 2019 his series My Year with the Tribe won the Realscreen award for Travel and Exploration. His first book The Old Man and the Sand Eel follows his wild journey across Britain in pursuit of a fishing record. He has also ghosted many projects and written for numerous national and international magazines and newspapers, including BBC News, Daily Telegraph, Vice, Guardian, Geographical and Outer Edge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781035009817 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035009811 |
| Title | The Way of the Hermit |
| Author | Ken Smith |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2023-06-29 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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