Hill, Peter

Stargazing

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ISBN 13:: 9781841954998
author:: Hill, Peter
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Canongate Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 340
Dimensions:: 129mm X 198mm
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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This charming memoir recounts Peter Hill's six-month stint as a lighthouse keeper in 1973. At just nineteen years old, he embarked on an unconventional adventure that would take him to various remote locations off the west coast of Scotland.

Living with three men he didn't know, Hill found himself surrounded by unusual and fascinating people during his time "keeping" at these lighthouses. This book is a heartfelt lament for a simpler age, as well as a poignant reflection on the loss of a way of life that would soon disappear entirely.

Written with warmth and wit, Hill's memoir offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, one that was marked by innocence, honesty, and a sense of community. A beautifully written account of his experiences, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the stories behind Scotland's iconic lighthouses.

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