Tag Archives: Books

The Lost Villages- Reprint

Posted on March 15, 2015 by jester1970

A book I read many years ago, The Lost Villages by Hugh Lucas, Eddie Devlin and John Reilly, has been reissued after many years out of print. It is a fascinating collection of reminisces about the now long gone villages … Continue reading →

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The Sunlit Summit- Robin Lloyd Jones

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jester1970

I first became aware of WH “Bill” Murray around about the time of the release of his final book, The Evidence Of Things Not Seen, where he looked back over some of the stand out points in his life. Completed … Continue reading →

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Ramble On- Sinclair McKay

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jester1970

Ramble On tells the story of outdoor access (specifically walking) through a series of journeys, through not only the landscape of the British Isles, but through literature and popular culture. The works of Wordsworth and Keats sit side by side … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Into The Silence

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jester1970

Into The Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest by Wade Davis There is something about the story of George Mallory which attracts even those who are completely uninterested in climbing. As you can see from the title though, … Continue reading →

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