Islander - A Journey Around Our Archipelago

Some of the smaller islands the British Isles are comprised of are explored by author of "The Butterfly Isles" Patrick Barkham, charting a variety of island experiences from the miniature nationhood and differing laws of the Isle of Man to the desertion of St Kilda, evacuated of humans and populated with wild sheep and seabirds. This is a charismatic personal travelogue for fans of Philip Marsden.

About the author

Patrick Barkham was born in 1975 in Norfolk and is Natural History Writer for the Guardian. He is the author of The Butterfly Isles, which was shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize; Badgerlands, which was also shortlisted for the Ondaatje Prize and the Wainwright Prize; and Coastlines. He lives in Norfolk.

Summary

An enticing exploration of the smallest islands of the British Isles from the award-winning, bestselling author of The Butterfly Isles.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Barkham, Patrick (Y) Barkham, Barkham Patrick
• Publisher: Granta Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781783781904
• ISBN: 978-1-78378-190-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 321 g
• Subjects: Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, Travel writing, United Kingdom, Great Britain, British Isles