To the Island of Tides [electronic resource] : A Journey to Lindisfarne
Moffat, Alistair2019
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In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to – and through the history of – the fated island of Lindisfarne. Known by the Romans as Insula Medicata and famous for its monastery, it even survived Viking raids. Today the isle maintains its position as a space for retreat and spiritual renewal. Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, Moffat takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle. To the Island of Tides is a walk through history, a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey; and a reflection on where life leads us.
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To the Island of Tides [electronic resource] : A Journey to Lindisfarne / Alistair Moffat
Author:
Moffat, Alistair, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Canongate Books, 2019
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award-winning writer, historian and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television, former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and former Rector of the University of St Andrews. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry of Scotland. He is the author of The Hidden Ways: Scotland's Forgotten Roads.
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9781786896339
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English
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2838421
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