Iain baird (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The end of the nineteenth century was a difficult time for farmers in Scotland. A decade of cold years made it hard to grow crops or feed animals and grain growers faced competition from America after the repeal of the Corn Laws. In these harsh conditions, ordinary families still pursued their lives and loves. My Father Was a Farmer in New Cumnock tells the story of the Baird family and of their joys and struggles on their farm. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 188 pages. 8.50x5.51x0.40 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Very good lightly used condition.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Paperback copy, no dustjacket as issued. 216pp. B/w photographs throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, no creasing to spine. (50/1).

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Iain Baird travelled to Kenya many times with groups of students and teachers as part of school linking projects. Jambo, Mr Iron Bird describes some of the many interesting events that took place during these visits and relates them to an overall view of Kenya, its people and its culture. It is clear that Iain has a deep affection for Kenya, however, his descriptions highlight both the highs and the lows that he experienced during his visits. The book contains amusing incidents travelling on public transport, as well as disturbing experiences when he travelled to Rwanda. The historical references that Iain uses to add to his descriptions are very informative and provide a useful back-story to what was taking place during the school twinning visits. Having fallen in love with Kenya during the school exchange visits he later travelled as a tourist with his wife and friends, which enabled him to see more of the wildlife and meet some wonderful people in other parts of Kenya.…