A Year in the Life of the Isle of Skye by Bill Birkett

A Year in the Life of the Isle of Skye by Bill Birkett

Bill Birkett portrays each aspect of the Isle of Skye throughout the seasons, from its awakening in spring to the icy grip of winter.

Makes me smile for the thousandth time at the undiluted wonder of the Isle of SkyeWest Highland Press This latest in a prize-winning series of 'year in the life' travel books, takes as a backdrop Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight and follows its spectacular landscapes through the seasons. The lavish pictures by photographer and mountain writer Bill Birkett are enough to make anyone want to follow Charlie... Independent on Sunday He captures the splendour of storm-welled waterfalls cascading off the hillsides as black clouds cast dramatic shadows across those famous jagged peaks. Aberdeen Press & Journal Predominantly stunning photos but with interesting accompanying text and extensive illustrative captions, this book makes use of the fact Birkett is an established mountain writer, as well as a celebrated photographer. BBC Countryfile

Bill Birkett is one of Britain's foremost mountain writers and photographers. Photography, climbing and walking have been his lifelong passions. He first started exploring the mountains with his father Jim Birkett, a leading climber and naturalist. Twice a winner of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild BEST OUTDOOR BOOK for his A Year in the Life of the Duddon Valley. and A Year in the Life of Langdale Valley, Bill is also the author of photographic portaits of Borrowdale and Glencoe and Scafell - Portrait of a Mountain.

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ISBN 13	9780711226449
ISBN 10	071122644X
Title	A Year in the Life of the Isle of Skye
Author	Bill Birkett
Series	A Year In The Life
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2008-06-26
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.