Argonauts of the Scottish Isles - Sea-Kayaking Adventures

This is a classic book of kayaking adventures from a Booker Prize nominee. With striking new cover design and a specially written introduction by the author, Argonauts of the Scottish Isles is a vivid and exciting journey around Orkney, Shetland and the islands of Scotland, combining kayaking adventure with history.

About the author

Robin Lloyd-Jones grew up in India and studied at Cambridge. He has served as President of the Scottish Association of Writers (1993-1996) and the Scottish Branch of PEN International (1997-2000) and has also taught Creative Writing at Glasgow University. His book The Sunlit Summit was Saltire Society Research Book of the Year Award in 2013 and his novel The Dreamhouse was nominated for the Booker Prize in 1985.

Summary

This is a classic book of kayaking adventures from a Booker Prize nominee. With striking new cover design and a specially written introduction by the author, Argonauts of the Scottish Isles is a vivid and exciting journey around Orkney, Shetland and the islands of Scotland, combining kayaking adventure with history.

Product details

• Authors: Robin Lloyd-Jones, Lloyd-Jones Robin
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781780277059
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-705-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Humanities, art, music > History; History, HISTORY / General, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Adventure holidays, Scotland, Travel guides: adventure holidays, Canoeing & kayaking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Kayaking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Canoeing, Canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports