Articoli correlati a The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne...
Sinossi
This is the story of a remarkable man and his triumph over adversity, bank managers, and bureaucrats to fulfill his dream. Determined to prevent an island described as the "jewel of the Hebrides" from becoming a rich man’s playground like so many other islands and Highland estates, John Lorne Campbell purchased the Isle of Canna in 1938. While attempting to preserve part of the traditional Gaelic culture and show that efficient farming methods could be compatible with wildlife conservation and sustainability, Campbell spent the next 10 years burdened by debt and often close to despair. The book also covers the 60-year partnership between Campbell and his American wife, the musician and folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw; together they collected and preserved a disappearing Gaelic culture and made a small island the center of an international network of friends and supporters that survives long after their deaths.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
L'autore
Ray Perman is a former journalist with 30 years of experience. He is the cofounder of the business magazine Insider Publications and the chairman of the James Hutton Institute. He has been given exclusive access by the National Trust for Scotland to the Canna House Archive and the private notebooks and letters of John and Margaret Campbell.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreBirlinn Ltd
- Data di pubblicazione2013
- ISBN 10 1780271204
- ISBN 13 9781780271200
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine257
Compra usato
Condizioni: molto buonoThe book has been read, but is... Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 3,42
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 5,74
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR005725436
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9781780271200
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 4 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9781780271200
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Man Who Gave Away His Island: A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna
Da: MGP BOOKS, INVERURIE, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Soft cover. Condizione: As New. In 1938 John Lorne Campbell bought the Isle of Canna. He wanted to prevent an island described as the 'jewel of the Hebrides' from becoming a rich man's playground like so many other islands and Highland estates. He wanted to preserve part of the traditional Gaelic culture and show that efficient farming methods could be compatible with wildlife conservation and sustainability. But his determination to get the island forced him to pay more than he could afford and he spent the next ten years burdened by debt and often close to despair. This is the story of a remarkable man and his triumph over adversity, bank managers and bureaucrats to fulfil his dream. Even after he gave it to the National Trust for Scotland he still had to fight to secure his legacy. It is also the story of a 60-year partnership between John and his American wife, the musician and folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw, whose small frame contained a will 'made of Pittsburgh steel' which kept them going through the hard years. Together they collected and preserved a disappearing Gaelic culture and made a small island the centre of an international network of friends and supporters which continues after their deaths. Codice articolo ABE-1726403537741
Quantità: 1 disponibili