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An Island In Time
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Jowert has more in common with an English village than with Amsterdam, and it's moving story of neighbours and their efforts to preserve their long established way of life is relevant to the changing face of the countryside everywhere in Europe. In this title, the author returns returns to the Frisian village of his childhood to tell its story.
In this book Geert Mak returns to the small Frisian village of his childhood, Jorwert (pop. 330 and falling). It's a typical European village where the shops are closing down, the few children left will escape to a less arduous life in the city and it's becoming increasingly isolated. Jowert has more in common with an English village than with Amsterdam, and it's moving story of neighbours and their efforts to preserve their long established way of life is relevant to the changing face of the countryside everywhere in Europe.
Weight | 0.212000 |
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Author | Geert Mak |
Availability | IP |
Department | Travel Writing |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN | 9780099546863 |
Pages | 304 |
Published | 02/09/2010 |
Publisher | Arrow |
Section | Travel Writing: General |
Series | LIT |
Size Unfolded | 13x20cm |
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