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Paul Theroux lauds Tim Ecott's evocative prose in 'The Land of Maybe', declaring it an excellent work that ignites a desire to visit this peculiar and captivating locale. John Lewis-Stempel goes further, hailing it as a masterpiece that so vividly conjures the remote island world that one is loath to depart its pages. Ecott's writing, he asserts, possesses the force of ocean currents, the penetrating quality of Atlantic gales, and the spirit of an innate naturalist.
This captivating tome follows the natural rhythm of the year in the Faroe Islands, a cluster of 18 far-flung, enigmatic isles in the North Atlantic. Despite their proximity to the UK, these islands harbour a rapidly vanishing world where merely 50,000 souls share Viking heritage and a unique tongue, distinct from other Scandinavian languages.
Ecott's narrative traces the ebb and flow of migratory birds, the winter sojourn of sheep, and the seasonal gathering and consumption of food. In this volatile environment, where weather and nature reign supreme, inhabitants continue to hunt seabirds and herd pilot whales for sustenance, maintaining age-old traditions.
Far from a mere travelogue, 'The Land of Maybe' delves into the art of existing in a challenging landscape. It examines a people and their lifestyle that embody continuity and a profound connection to their ancestors. This book not only offers respite from the frenzy of contemporary life but also imparts wisdom about our origins and how we might strike a balance in our modern existence.
Book ISBN: | 9781780725185 |
Book Author: | Tim Ecott |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Short Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-09-09 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 210g |
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