The Gale of the World (Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight) [Paperback]

Henry Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight | Publication Date: October 1999

Newly released from the responsibilities of farming life, Phillip Maddison moves alone to Exmoor, searching for peace of mind. Although he finds great solace in the countryside and nature, he is haunted by the memory of the many comrades who fell in the First World War and by the feeling of failure that, having survived, he could not then prevent the sufferings caused by the Second.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750921552
• ISBN-13: 978-0750921558
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,009,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Journey--A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight, September 15, 2002

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This review is from: The Gale of the World (Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight) (Paperback)

This series of books (15 in all that make up A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight) is a wonderful journey of discovery, history and vivid storytelling. Williamson's novel is brilliant. Each volume stands on its own, but is best read from the beginning (Volume 1 - The Dark Lantern) to truly experience the cycle of Phillip Maddison's (and one's own in some way) life. Volume 15, The Gale of the World, makes one want to start again from the beginning. An epic tale. Also see henrywilliamson.org for more information on "The Chronicle" and HW's many other works. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, April 3, 1999

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This review is from: The gale of the world (His A chronicle of ancient sunlight) (Hardcover)

Brilliant piece of work from a brilliant author. Williamson's loyalty to Europe and the furthering of Germanic culture has left much of his work (like 'The Gale Of The World')unread due to a type of blacklisting by the intellectual community of post-war Europe. I reccomend this work to anyone who wishes to read an eloquent piece of work by one of the greatest naturalist writers of this century (or any!).