Author: Katharine Stewart
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788850017
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 655
Book Description
Katharine Stewart, who died in 2013, was one of Scotland's best-loved writers on rural life in the Highlands. A Croft in the Hills, her first book, tells the story of how a couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, took over a remote hill croft near Loch Ness and made a living from it. Full of warm personal insights, good humour and a love of living things, it has become a classic and has rarely been out of print since it was first published in 1960. This omnibus gathers A Croft in the Hills together with some of Katharine's later books: A Garden in the Hills, describing a year in the life of her Highland garden; A School in the Hills, a vivid history of the school at Abriachan which eventually became the Stewarts' family home; and The Post in the Hills, which tells the dramatic story of the postal service in the Highlands, from the point of view of Katharine's later role as postmistress of the smallest post office in Scotland, run from the porch of her Abriachan schoolhouse. Each of these books glows with what Neil Gunn described as 'its unusual quality, its brightness and its wisdom'. The omnibus will bring the grace, charm and wisdom of Katharine Stewart's writing to a new generation of readers.
A Life in the Hills
Author: Katharine Stewart
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 9781780275079
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Katharine Stewart, who died in 2013, was one of Scotland's best-loved writers on rural life in the Highlands. A Croft in the Hills, her first book,tells the story of how a couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, took over a remote hill croft near Loch Ness and made a livingfrom it. Full of warm personal insights, good humour and a love of living things, it has become a classic and has rarely been out of print since itwas first published in 1960.This omnibus gathers A Croft in the Hills together with some of Katharine's later books: A Garden in the Hills, describing a year in the life ofher Highland garden; A School in the Hills, a vivid history of the school at Abriachan which eventually became the Stewarts' family home; andThe Post in the Hills, which tells the dramatic story of the postal service in the Highlands, from the point of view of Katharine's later role aspostmistress of the smallest post office in Scotland, run from the porch of her Abriachan schoolhouse. Each of these books glows with whatNeil Gunn described as 'its unusual quality, its brightness and its wisdom'. The omnibus will bring the grace, charm and wisdom of KatharineStewart's writing to a new generation of readers.
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 9781780275079
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Katharine Stewart, who died in 2013, was one of Scotland's best-loved writers on rural life in the Highlands. A Croft in the Hills, her first book,tells the story of how a couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, took over a remote hill croft near Loch Ness and made a livingfrom it. Full of warm personal insights, good humour and a love of living things, it has become a classic and has rarely been out of print since itwas first published in 1960.This omnibus gathers A Croft in the Hills together with some of Katharine's later books: A Garden in the Hills, describing a year in the life ofher Highland garden; A School in the Hills, a vivid history of the school at Abriachan which eventually became the Stewarts' family home; andThe Post in the Hills, which tells the dramatic story of the postal service in the Highlands, from the point of view of Katharine's later role aspostmistress of the smallest post office in Scotland, run from the porch of her Abriachan schoolhouse. Each of these books glows with whatNeil Gunn described as 'its unusual quality, its brightness and its wisdom'. The omnibus will bring the grace, charm and wisdom of KatharineStewart's writing to a new generation of readers.
Yesterday in the Hills
Author: Floyd C. Watkins
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820321936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Yesterday in the Hills recalls life in North Georgia from the 1890s until World War II and records vanished and vanishing folkways of the region. Here is folklore at its best--seen from the inside and mediated though the heart. Yesterday in the Hills is built upon the bedrock of experience and memory, but its sharply drawn characters and beautifully proportioned narrative transcend reminiscence and realistically depict hill country life as it once was.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820321936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Yesterday in the Hills recalls life in North Georgia from the 1890s until World War II and records vanished and vanishing folkways of the region. Here is folklore at its best--seen from the inside and mediated though the heart. Yesterday in the Hills is built upon the bedrock of experience and memory, but its sharply drawn characters and beautifully proportioned narrative transcend reminiscence and realistically depict hill country life as it once was.
The Sea and the Hills
Author: Hussain Najadi
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477242392
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Sea and the Hills Elegantly written and suffused with optimism... --Blueink Review, Colorado, USA The Sea and the Hills: The Life of Hussain Najadi, is more than just a memoir of a man with a talent for high fi nance. It is, as the cover notes, a story of oil, politics and justice, and it is the latter that makes the book a good and worthwhile read. -- Mark G. McLaughlin, Clarion Review, USA Ultimately vindicated, the author (Hussain Najadi) reflects upon the ways that fate, determination and the support of loved ones infl uenced his life. He later defi nes success from a signifi cantly altered perspective as he continues to pursue the original quest of building bridges among nations, cultures, and civilisations in order to create a more equitable world in which everyone is able to share the fruits of our global resources. --Kirkus Indie, Texas, USA As a friend for more than 30 years, from the day I met him in Kuala Lumpur, Im extremely pleased that Hussain has told his story. It is fascinating in itself, but it is also worth reading for the lessons it contains. The most obvious is that intellectual curiosity, combined with an open mind and relentless drive, can go a long way towards compensating for the lack of formal education. Readers will fi nd others as well. --Barry Wain, Singapore, Author, former Managing Editor, Wall Street Journal Asia. ...its a fi ne piece of literature, a master piece I should say, true life experience of the up & down, the different culture across the many continents brought down generation after generation, the vision of the past live the present culture, oppression, colonialism, powerful sheikh, fair play, the power that be of the day say it all, it is a very motivational piece of literature to read. -- Albert Cheong ys - Malaysia A brilliant and inspirational story from a charismatic fi gure! A fascinating story not only from a historical point of view, the rise of the Arab and Asian world, but touching from a human perspective, the story of a man who is never defeated and goes ahead despite of the adversities of his personal and his countrys history...this autobiography is a masterpiece, its characters are beautifully portrayed, the story is superbly told ... --Elena of Italy (also shown on Amazons review page) Hussain Najadi is no stranger to hardships, and his autobiography, The Sea and the Hills, showcases his extraordinary life. From being ejected from his home country Bahrain for plotting against British colonial rule, to his golden triangle- Western technology, management, and know-how, Asian natural resources, and Arab capital- he has had successes and triumphs at every turn. The book tells the story of his rapid rise to success and his reign as the leader in wholesale and corporate banking in Southeast Asia. Matthew Bryant, Bohlsen Group, Indiana, USA
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477242392
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Sea and the Hills Elegantly written and suffused with optimism... --Blueink Review, Colorado, USA The Sea and the Hills: The Life of Hussain Najadi, is more than just a memoir of a man with a talent for high fi nance. It is, as the cover notes, a story of oil, politics and justice, and it is the latter that makes the book a good and worthwhile read. -- Mark G. McLaughlin, Clarion Review, USA Ultimately vindicated, the author (Hussain Najadi) reflects upon the ways that fate, determination and the support of loved ones infl uenced his life. He later defi nes success from a signifi cantly altered perspective as he continues to pursue the original quest of building bridges among nations, cultures, and civilisations in order to create a more equitable world in which everyone is able to share the fruits of our global resources. --Kirkus Indie, Texas, USA As a friend for more than 30 years, from the day I met him in Kuala Lumpur, Im extremely pleased that Hussain has told his story. It is fascinating in itself, but it is also worth reading for the lessons it contains. The most obvious is that intellectual curiosity, combined with an open mind and relentless drive, can go a long way towards compensating for the lack of formal education. Readers will fi nd others as well. --Barry Wain, Singapore, Author, former Managing Editor, Wall Street Journal Asia. ...its a fi ne piece of literature, a master piece I should say, true life experience of the up & down, the different culture across the many continents brought down generation after generation, the vision of the past live the present culture, oppression, colonialism, powerful sheikh, fair play, the power that be of the day say it all, it is a very motivational piece of literature to read. -- Albert Cheong ys - Malaysia A brilliant and inspirational story from a charismatic fi gure! A fascinating story not only from a historical point of view, the rise of the Arab and Asian world, but touching from a human perspective, the story of a man who is never defeated and goes ahead despite of the adversities of his personal and his countrys history...this autobiography is a masterpiece, its characters are beautifully portrayed, the story is superbly told ... --Elena of Italy (also shown on Amazons review page) Hussain Najadi is no stranger to hardships, and his autobiography, The Sea and the Hills, showcases his extraordinary life. From being ejected from his home country Bahrain for plotting against British colonial rule, to his golden triangle- Western technology, management, and know-how, Asian natural resources, and Arab capital- he has had successes and triumphs at every turn. The book tells the story of his rapid rise to success and his reign as the leader in wholesale and corporate banking in Southeast Asia. Matthew Bryant, Bohlsen Group, Indiana, USA
A Croft in the Hills
Author: Katharine Stewart
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 0857907514
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
An Englishwoman and her family in the 1950s trade life in the city for a small farm near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands in this beloved memoir. A real classic among Highland books, A Croft in the Hills captures, in simple, moving descriptions, what it was really like trying to make a living out of a hill croft fifty years ago. A couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, immerse themselves in the practicalities of looking after sheep, cattle and hens, mending fences, baking bread, and surviving the worst that Scottish winters can throw at them. Praise for A Croft in the Hills “Katharine Stewart’s memories are, as she says herself a tale of other times, almost a glimpse of legend . . . Evocative and charming.” —Scottish Book Collector
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 0857907514
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
An Englishwoman and her family in the 1950s trade life in the city for a small farm near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands in this beloved memoir. A real classic among Highland books, A Croft in the Hills captures, in simple, moving descriptions, what it was really like trying to make a living out of a hill croft fifty years ago. A couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, immerse themselves in the practicalities of looking after sheep, cattle and hens, mending fences, baking bread, and surviving the worst that Scottish winters can throw at them. Praise for A Croft in the Hills “Katharine Stewart’s memories are, as she says herself a tale of other times, almost a glimpse of legend . . . Evocative and charming.” —Scottish Book Collector
Running for the Hills
Author: Horatio Clare
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743274288
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Part memoir, part adventure story, and part study of the natural world, this is an evocative and vividly written memoir of a childhood on a remote sheep farm in Wales.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743274288
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Part memoir, part adventure story, and part study of the natural world, this is an evocative and vividly written memoir of a childhood on a remote sheep farm in Wales.
Land of a Thousand Hills
Author: Rosamond Halsey Carr
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101143517
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In 1949, Rosamond Halsey Carr, a young fashion illustrator living in New York City, accompanied her dashing hunter-explorer husband to what was then the Belgian Congo. When the marriage fell apart, she decided to stay on in neighboring Rwanda, as the manager of a flower plantation. Land of a Thousand Hills is Carr's thrilling memoir of her life in Rwanda—a love affair with a country and a people that has spanned half a century. During those years, she has experienced everything from stalking leopards to rampaging elephants, drought, the mysterious murder of her friend Dian Fossey, and near-bankruptcy. She has chugged up the Congo River on a paddle-wheel steamboat, been serenaded by pygmies, and witnessed firsthand the collapse of colonialism. Following 1994's Hutu-Tutsi genocide, Carr turned her plantation into a shelter for the lost and orphaned children-work she continues to this day, at the age of eighty-seven.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101143517
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In 1949, Rosamond Halsey Carr, a young fashion illustrator living in New York City, accompanied her dashing hunter-explorer husband to what was then the Belgian Congo. When the marriage fell apart, she decided to stay on in neighboring Rwanda, as the manager of a flower plantation. Land of a Thousand Hills is Carr's thrilling memoir of her life in Rwanda—a love affair with a country and a people that has spanned half a century. During those years, she has experienced everything from stalking leopards to rampaging elephants, drought, the mysterious murder of her friend Dian Fossey, and near-bankruptcy. She has chugged up the Congo River on a paddle-wheel steamboat, been serenaded by pygmies, and witnessed firsthand the collapse of colonialism. Following 1994's Hutu-Tutsi genocide, Carr turned her plantation into a shelter for the lost and orphaned children-work she continues to this day, at the age of eighty-seven.
Hovel in the Hills
Author: Elizabeth West
Publisher: John Jones Pub
ISBN: 9781871083316
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
We are pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive North American distributor of this fine list from Wale's largest independent publisher. They specialize in non-fiction about Wales, its culture and history (including autobiography), as well as the history of the Celts and the Tudor period. They also have some children's books about Welsh history and folklore. West and her husband take to the hills of rural Wales to restore a derelict farmhouse.
Publisher: John Jones Pub
ISBN: 9781871083316
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
We are pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive North American distributor of this fine list from Wale's largest independent publisher. They specialize in non-fiction about Wales, its culture and history (including autobiography), as well as the history of the Celts and the Tudor period. They also have some children's books about Welsh history and folklore. West and her husband take to the hills of rural Wales to restore a derelict farmhouse.