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Stargazing: Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper by Peter Hill invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the life of a lighthouse keeper. This award-winning memoir not only captivates with its charming narrative but also offers a lens into a forgotten era of simplicity and profound connections.
Set against the backdrop of 1973, Stargazing takes you to the remote Pladda Island, where Hill, a young art student from Dundee College, immerses himself in the unique world of lighthouse keeping. Through vivid storytelling, he shares his experiences over six months, navigating the duality of solitude and camaraderie with fellow keepers. Each page unfolds a tapestry of emotions, reflecting his youthful innocence, fears, and aspirations.
More than just a personal account, Stargazing is a heartfelt tribute to the art of lighthouse keeping, beckoning readers to reflect on their own journeys of youth and growth. This beautifully crafted memoir promises to inspire wanderlust and ignite a passion for adventure in every reader.
ISBN: | 9781841954998 |
Author: | Peter Hill |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Dimensions: | 199 x 130 x 26 mm |
Publication Date: | 31 May, 2004 |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Weight: | 244g |
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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’