An Island In Time

£10.99
Available to Order
from our supplier 
ISBN
9780099546863
 
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.
More Information
Weight 0.212000
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
Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing:An Island In Time
Copyright © 2024 Edward Stanford Ltd. All rights reserved.