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Ribbon of Wildness: Discovering the Watershed of Scotland First Edition
Author(s): Peter Wright (Author), With a foreword by Robin Harper (Author)
- Publisher: Luath Press Ltd.
- Publication Date: 6 Sept. 2010
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781906817459
- ISBN-13: 9781906817459
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
No other journey can give so sublime a sense of unity a feeling of how the Nation’s various different landscapes link together to form a coherent whole. — The Scotsman
Ribbon of Wildness gives a vivid introduction to this hitherto largely unknown geographic feature … — The Geographer, RSGS.
‘Prize Book’ — Scottish Wildlife, Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
Ribbon of Wildness will inspire others to view more than a few of the wondrous landscapes of Scotland whilst basking in their wildness. — SWT
The watershed is visionary a lovely concept. Dedicated to mark the centenary of the death of John Muir, in 2014, it`s hard to find a more fitting tribute. — The Scotsman
A remarkable and incredible journey which others will most surely want to tackle. –STV (The Hour)
Simply the best outdoors book I have read in a long time. — John Muir Trust member
Nothing showy or brash about it, just a gentle reminder of the author’s on-going love affair with the landscapes of Scotland. Absorbing account of a strenuous and meandering walk from Peel Fell on the Border to Duncansby Head, Caithness all without crossing a stream. –Scotland in Trust, National Trust for Scotland
About the Author
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