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OverviewFirst captivated by the Burren in the early 1970s, Gordon D'Arcy has spent over thirty years living on its edge and exploring its remarkable natural heritage and rich human history. Now he celebrates the flora, fauna and people of the region with stories from his diaries and original watercolours that convey a deep affection and intimacy.Join Gordon in rambling the length and breadth of this renowned place, through its moods and seasons, befriending its diverse inhabitants, and breathing the Atlantic air that whispers its welcome to all comers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon D'ArcyPublisher: Gill Imprint: The Collins Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.924kg ISBN: 9781848892682ISBN 10: 1848892683 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 19 September 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'His stunning original watercolours bring the magic and wonder of animals to life.' * Irish America * 'Excellent artist of the natural world.' * Books Ireland * 'I have read several books about the Burren, Ireland's ecological showpiece, but none offered such rounded, instructive enjoyment as The Breathing Burren.' * Michael Viney, The Irish Times * 'Excellent artist of the natural world.' Books Ireland 'His stunning original watercolours bring the magic and wonder of animals to life.' Irish America 'I have read several books about the Burren, Ireland's ecological showpiece, but none offered such rounded, instructive enjoyment as The Breathing Burren.' Michael Viney, The Irish Times 'Excellent artist of the natural world.' Books Ireland 'His stunning original watercolours bring the magic and wonder of animals to life.' Irish America Author InformationAuthor Website: http://www.gordondarcynature.com/GORDON D'ARCY is an environmental writer, artist and educator. The main focus of his work has been the limestone habitat of the Burren. Guiding Burren lovers and visitors alike, educating schoolchildren, and lecturing in the Burren College of Art, he has always kept his enthusiasm for this internationally important landscape. The author of several natural history books, he has illustrated Ireland's Animals: Myths, Legends and Folklore (2010) and Ireland's Birds: Myths, Legends and Folklore (2015) both by Niall MacCoitir. www.gordondarcynature.com Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www.gordondarcynature.com/Countries AvailableAll regions |
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