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Between Earth and Paradise (Paperback, New edition)
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Between Earth and Paradise (Paperback, New edition)
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Loot Price R547
Discovery Miles 5 470
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After giving up a hectic life as a journalist in Europe and
Hollywood in the late 1960s to return to his boyhood love of
nature, Mike Tomkies found Eilean Shona, a remote island 'between
earth and paradise' off the west coast of Scotland. There he
rebuilt a rotting wooden crofthouse which sheep had used for
shelter from the bitter Atlantic winds and began a new way of life,
observing nature, that was to last to the present day. He tracked
wildlife, stags, foxes, made friends with the seals, and taught a
young injured sparrowhawk to hunt for itself. It was the
indomitable spirit of this tiny hawk that taught Tomkies what it
takes for any of us to be truly free. Whether he was fishing,
growing his own food or battling through stormy seas in a small
boat, he learned that he could survive in the harsh environment.
This book, the beginning of a remarkable Scottish odyssey, has long
been out of print until now - but one which has long been demanded
by Tomkies' loyal readers. "Between Earth and Paradise" tells of an
astonishing story - of daring to take the first step away from
urban routines, which many of us only dream about - which led in
turn to an even more remote location and his unrivalled series of
books on the golden eagle, the wildcats he reared, and his faithful
dog, Moobli. "Between Earth and Paradise" will be of immense
interest, not only to Mike Tomkies' fans, but also to anyone with
an interest in wildlife, the natural world and those with an
interest in living self-sufficiently. Between Earth and Paradise is
also an engrossing story which will transport the reader to share
Mike's lonely but rewarding lifestyle.
General
Imprint: |
Whittles Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2005 |
First published: |
December 2005 |
Authors: |
Mike Tomkies
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Dimensions: |
240 x 170 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
192 |
Edition: |
New edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-904445-41-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Natural history, country life & pets >
General
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LSN: |
1-904445-41-1 |
Barcode: |
9781904445418 |
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