Wild, remote, and rich in both history and wildlife, the many islands dotting Scotland's coastline are among the most unspoiled and beautiful destinations in the world. Formed during violent upheavals in the Earth's crust nearly 3 billion years ago, and later eroded and shaped by the Ice Age, the islands also bear the scars of thousands of years of human occupation. With their Neolithic settlements, early Celtic Christian chapels, Viking place names, and clan fortresses, as well as more modern relics from two world wars, ...
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Wild, remote, and rich in both history and wildlife, the many islands dotting Scotland's coastline are among the most unspoiled and beautiful destinations in the world. Formed during violent upheavals in the Earth's crust nearly 3 billion years ago, and later eroded and shaped by the Ice Age, the islands also bear the scars of thousands of years of human occupation. With their Neolithic settlements, early Celtic Christian chapels, Viking place names, and clan fortresses, as well as more modern relics from two world wars, the islands are a historical treasure trove second to none. Both beautiful and practical, Exploring the Islands of Scotland offers the intrepid traveler fascinating insight into this stunning region. It details each island's history and flora and fauna, and provides valuable information on how to get there, what to see, where to stay, and the best island walks. More than 200 full-color photographs capture each gorgeous locale.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good or better condition, Near Fine, in a Very Good dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
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Poor. Some outer edges have been scuffed, book content is in like new condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations, color, Maps.
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Good. Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs/nicks. Reading content is in like new condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations, color, Maps.
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Illustrated. Fine in Fine jacket. 4to. London: Frances Lincoln, 2009. First American edition. 4to. Hard cover binding, 160 pp. Lavishly illustrated in color. Wild, remote, and rich in both history and wildlife, the many islands dotting Scotland's coastline are among the most unspoiled and beautiful destinations in the world. Formed during violent upheavals in the Earth's crust nearly 3 billion years ago, and later eroded and shaped by the Ice Age, the islands also bear the scars of thousands of years of human occupation. With their Neolithic settlements, early Celtic Christian chapels, Viking place names, and clan fortresses, as well as more modern relics from two world wars, the islands are a historical treasure trove second to none. Both beautiful and practical, Exploring the Islands of Scotland offers the intrepid traveler fascinating insight into this stunning region. It details each island's history and flora and fauna, and provides valuable information on how to get there, what to see, where to stay, and the best island walks. More than 200 full-color photographs capture each gorgeous locale. Fine in fine dust jacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.