Lewis & Harris (Pevensey Island Guides) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This visitors' guide describes the heritage, landscape, climate, flora and fauna of the Atlantic islands of Lewis and Harris. They form part of a chain and still retain something of their history and culture going back over 5000 years. The entire area incorporates many Sites of Scientific Interest.

About the Author

Francis Thompson has written over 30 books since he began writing in 1968, and has contributed to the technical press and a number of Scottish newspapers and magazines. He has held relevant positions of importance such as Secretary of the Stornoway Historical Society and Chairman of the Lewis Museum Trust. Francis lives on Lewis. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles; illustrated edition edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189863002X
• ISBN-13: 978-1898630029
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,585,768 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful book on Lewis and Harris Scotland, September 8, 2004

By	Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Lewis-Harris, two isles in one...lol, one of the most beautiful, breathtaking places on earth. The vivid extremes of colours and landscapes just boggles the mind. Frankly, I did not think a slim book could really portray the soul inspiring beautiful so well, but Francis Thompson's Lewis & Harris does just that.

From the white sands, to the turquoise waters, the green rolling lands, to the jagged rocks, this island is mesmerising with this constantly changing beauty. If that is not enough you have Calanais (Callanish, the Stonehenge of the North). Sorry, Calanais is much older, and stirs the mind and soul in a way Stonehenge never did. When you toss in the other stone circles, Duncarloway broch, here history collides, Bronze Age, Iron age and good golfing!! lol

This is simply a beautiful work, loaded with dozens of brilliant colour photographs covering every aspect of life on Lewis and Harris. A must for someone daring enough to visit, a delight to those you like to visit from their armchair.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ancient archeological sites, March 10, 2006

By	Peter (Courtenay, BC, CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lewis and Harris (Paperback)

Of great interest to the visitor to Lewis and Harris who wishes to find and know something about their early structures.