The Breathing Burren by Gordon D'arcy

The Breathing Burren by Gordon D'arcy

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First captivated by the Burren in the early 1970s, Gordon D'Arcy has spent over 30 years living on its edge and exploring its remarkable natural heritage. Now he celebrates the region and its people with thought-provoking essays and attractive watercolours that convey a deep affection and intimacy.

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The Breathing Burren by Gordon D'arcy

First captivated by the Burren in the early 1970s, Gordon D'Arcy has spent over thirty years living on its edge and exploring its remarkable natural heritage and rich human history. Now he celebrates the flora, fauna and people of the region with stories from his diaries and original watercolours that convey a deep affection and intimacy. Join Gordon in rambling the length and breadth of this renowned place, through its moods and seasons, befriending its diverse inhabitants, and breathing the Atlantic air that whispers its welcome to all comers.

'I have read several books about the Burren, Ireland's ecological showpiece, but none offered such rounded, instructive enjoyment as The Breathing Burren'

* Michael Viney, The Irish Times *

'Excellent artist of the natural world.'

* Books Ireland *

'His stunning original watercolours bring the magic and wonder of animals to life.'

* Irish America *

GORDON D'ARCY is an environmental writer, artist and educator. The main focus of his work has been the limestone habitat of the Burren. Guiding Burren lovers and visitors alike, educating schoolchildren, and lecturing in the Burren College of Art, he has always kept his enthusiasm for this internationally important landscape. The author of several natural history books, he has illustrated Ireland's Animals: Myths, Legends and Folklore (2010) and Ireland's Birds: Myths, Legends and Folklore (2015) both by Niall MacCoitir. www.gordondarcynature.com

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ISBN 13 9781848892682
ISBN 10 1848892683
Title The Breathing Burren
Author Gordon D'arcy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Gill
Year published 2016-09-19
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.