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- Book Title
- Island in Greece : on the Shores of Skopelos
- Publication Name
- An Island in Greece
- Title
- An Island in Greece
- Subtitle
- On the Shores of Skopelos
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 1845118227
- EAN
- 9781845118228
- ISBN
- 9781845118228
- Edition
- Rebrand to Tauris Parke on reprint
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris & Company, The Limited
- Genre
- Travel, History, Literary Collections
- Topic
- General, Europe / General, Europe / Greece
- Release Date
- 30/01/2009
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Item Length
- 7.8in
- Item Weight
- 7.7 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Item Width
- 5.1in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Scattered in a crescent in the sparkling waters of the Aegean, the islands of the Sporades are known to Greek fishermen as 'the gates of the wind'. It was to this unspoilt archipelago that Michael Carroll sailed Astarte , a boat of sleek mahogany with wine-red sails, named after the Phoenician goddess of the moon and the sea. But his dream of travelling where the wind took him, rootless and free, changed when he landed on Skopelos. There, a chance meeting with the charismatic Vangeli led to him buying a piece of land on a remote cove, once the site of an ancient city and the perfect harbour for Astarte .So unfolds the story of Carroll's growing attachment to Skopelos as he sets down roots and makes it his home. Engaging and vividly-described, An Island in Greece is a sun-drenched tale of a life full of simple pleasures, governed by the seasons, the tides and the wind; the story of a traveller who finally arrived and a unique homage to the island that harboured him.
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I. B. Tauris & Company, The Limited
ISBN-10
1845118227
ISBN-13
9781845118228
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66051254
Product Key Features
Book Title
Island in Greece : on the Shores of Skopelos
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Europe / General, Europe / Greece
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Travel, History, Literary Collections
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
7.7 Oz
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"An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality." - Sunday Times " Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more. " - Guardian " Readers who enjoyed his From a Persian Tea House will be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public. " - The Times " Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff. " - Irish Times " Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome edition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads...Once of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time. " - Glasgow Herald, "An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality."--Sunday Times "Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more."--The Guardian "Readers who enjoyed hisFrom a Persian Tea Housewill be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public." --The Times "Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff…"--Irish Times "Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time."--Glasgow Herald, *An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality.* -- Sunday Times *Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more.* -- The Guardian *Readers who enjoyed his From a Persian Tea House will be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public.* -- The Times *Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff...* -- Irish Times *Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time.* -- Glasgow Herald, "An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality."--Sunday Times"Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more."--The Guardian"Readers who enjoyed hisFrom a Persian Tea Housewill be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public." --The Times"Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff…"--Irish Times"Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time."--Glasgow Herald, "An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality." -- Sunday Times "Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more." -- The Guardian "Readers who enjoyed his From a Persian Tea House will be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public." -- The Times "Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff..." -- Irish Times "Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time." -- Glasgow Herald, "An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality."--Sunday Times"Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more."--The Guardian"Readers who enjoyed hisFrom a Persian Tea Housewill be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public." --The Times"Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff…"--Irish Times"Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time."--Glasgow Herald, "An engaging book, flavoured with ouzo, olives and a distinct individuality." -- Sunday Times "Here is a study of that involvement essential to any understanding of the Greeks, or of what it means to be in Greece. Carroll writes like a travel journalist who sees the surface accurately and records it with facility. Once involved, however, his vision deepens and he writes with affectionate insight, a richer man because he understands more." -- The Guardian "Readers who enjoyed his From a Persian Tea House will be glad to meet him again in a Greek setting and he should attract a wider public." -- The Times "Carroll evokes the atmosphere and the essential kindliness of the people splendidly. Good, tautly-written, sun-drenched stuff…" -- Irish Times "Greece seems to inspire writers to write well. Michael Carroll is a new and welcome addition to the list which Patrick Leigh Fermor heads. [This] is one of the best and most enjoyable travel books I have read for a long time." -- Glasgow Herald
Table of Content
Preface 1 North to the Sporades 2 Skiathos 3 Skopelos: Vangeli's Island 4 Kosta and Paraskevoúla 5 Panormos: Saints and Treasure 6 Skyros: A Poet's Grave 7 Granddaughters of Lycúrgos: A Berth for Astarte 8 Landowner at Last 9 Earth Tremors and Island Rivalry 10 Goat-Hunt to Iura 11 Tourist Salad Days 12 Eremonisia 13 A Balcony Over the Sea 14 Elections for Mayor: Vangeli Stands 15 Harbour Stands
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
914.9580475
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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