Wild History by James Crawford
In this book acclaimed author and presenter James Crawford introduces many forgotten places all over the country, from the ruins of prehistoric forts and ancient, arcane burial sites, to abandoned bothies and boathouses, and the derelict traces of old, faded industry.'The idea behind it is brilliant.. an absolutely riveting journey through time and space'
-- Roger Cox * The Scotsman *'A treasure trove for those who cherish Scotland'
* Press and Journal *'A surprising and exciting book and one we'd highly recommend to anyone with an interest in this country of ours and its history'
-- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *'Leaving behind the well-worn paths to explore the lost, authentic, unfiltered shadows of our past, he uncovers a landscape that is full of stories. Wild histories that are all around us, just waiting to be noticed'
* Oban Times *'Wild History is an invitation to see for oneself just how much of the past still lives with us in the present'
* Edinburgh Life *'There are some books you can't put down and Wild History is Exhibit A in that category... Crawford's curiosity is the engine of this historical travelogue but his nicely informal and homely writing style is the grease that lubricates the wheels... highly recommended'
* Scottish Field *'An excellent book full of awe-inspiring places to discover off the beaten track; you may never look at Scotland's landscape in the same way'
* Outdoor Photography Magazine *James Crawford is a writer and broadcaster, and for over a decade he worked for and researched Scotland’s national collection of architecture and archaeology. He is the author of nine books, including Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Lost Buildings and The Edge of the Plain: How Borders Make and Break Our World, both of which were shortlisted for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at Scotland’s National Book Awards. He is the writer and presenter of the BBC One series Scotland from the Sky, the presenter of BBC Radio 4's Take Four Books and in 2024 he was appointed Chair of the Board of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780277868 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780277865 |
| Title | Wild History |
| Author | James Crawford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2023-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2024, Long-listed for Highland Book Prize 2023 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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