Baker, Patrick

The Unremembered Places: Exploring Scotland's Wild Histories

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ISBN 13:: 9781780277240
author:: Baker, Patrick
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Birlinn Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.5 x 13 x 2 centimeters (0.29
Genre:: Travel, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£12.74

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Scotland's wild histories are hidden in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered. Patrick Baker embarks on a series of journeys to explore the country's forgotten places, from ancient droving routes to desolate moorland graveyards. Along the way, he discovers a wealth of stories and past lives that still resonate today. From Neolithic settlements to Viking burial grounds, and from World War Two structures to sacred wells, Baker threads together a rich tapestry of history, geology, literature, and industry. His travels take him to uninhabited post-industrial islands, Clearance villages, and caves explored by early climbers, each one revealing a unique connection between people and place. Through his journeys, Baker uncovers the hidden stories that shape Scotland's identity, and invites readers to join him on a journey of discovery and exploration.

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