The Long Horizon by Iain R Thomson
SDEMore than a chronicle of a life spent farming in the Scottish Highlands and a family portrait of the clan Fraser of Lovat, with whom the author enjoys a close connection, this work is also a collection of stories which reflect the changes of both attitude and affluence which have revolutionized Highland life and dramatically affected its natural environment over the centuries. Using the background to the Fraser clan chiefs as a central theme, from the cunning Red Fox, and infamous Fraser chieftain, through to the sudden death of the Master of Lovat which set in train the sale of the Fraser empire around Beaufort Castle, Iain Thomson weaves a narrative that shows how the effects of history have such a profound effect on what happens today.
'A vivid picture picture of Highland life and values, today and yesterday' - Scots Magazine 'a fine book.. a moving story' - The Scottish Farmer 'a powerful work... at once serious, joyful and sad, a vivid picture of Highland life' - Aberdeen Press and Journal
Iain Thomson currently lives in Cannich, Inverness-shire. He is well known all over the Highlands and the Borders and was the focus of a UK-wide TV documentary. From farm servant to the Royal Horse guards; from cattleman for a Russian cattle baron to an estate owner and friend of the Lovats; from building fences on Mingulay to making a fortune in cattle farming, his life story is rich in extraordinary incident.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841581804 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841581801 |
| Title | The Long Horizon |
| Author | Iain R Thomson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2002-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 254 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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