The Skipping Verger and Other Tales
The Skipping Verger and Other Tales
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The Skipping Verger and Other Tales by John Reid Young
The Skipping Verger and Other Tales is a collection of delightful short stories set in the Canary Islands between the late 19th and early 21st centuries. Written in Reid Young's engaging and unique style, the stories range from the humorous and romantic adventures of Victorian travellers, who were determined to understand and partake in the charms of local traditions, to intrigue at the start of the Spanish Civil War. An English scientist who meets a man with a strange walk, a Scottish artist who falls in love with a barefooted woman, foreigners who discover marvellous old wives tales and remedies for a variety of ailments, boys who get up to mischief in the bananas, secret agents, stowaways and even a grumpy chaplain can be found wrapped up in the charms of these Atlantic islands. Based on the personal experiences and recollections of a fourth generation British immigrant, these stories will appeal to those who enjoy a touch of eccentricity and old fashioned ways.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9788461596324 |
| ISBN 10 | 8461596323 |
| Title | The Skipping Verger and Other Tales |
| Author | John Reid Young |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reidten |
| Year published | 2012-09-28 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |