Gear, Sheila
Foula: Island West of the Sun (Northus Shetland Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780648920489
- author:
- Gear, Sheila
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Michael Walmer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 252
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Foula: Island West of the Sun is a unique and intimate portrait of life on a remote Shetland island. Sheila Gear's account offers a nuanced exploration of the island's changing seasons, from fierce winter storms to idyllic spring blooms. The author's own experiences as a crofter's wife and mother of three children provide a personal perspective on the challenges and joys of living in such a harsh yet beautiful environment. Gear also delves into the history of Foula, revealing its characters, economy, shipwrecks, and the ebbs and flows of its fortunes. Through her vivid descriptions, Gear brings to life the people and landscapes that make Foula so special - from the wild bird inhabitants to the rugged landscape itself.
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