Mackay ronald (41 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In 1960, with forty pounds in his pocket, 18-year-old Ronald Mackay hitched from Scotland to Spain then took a tramp steamer to Tenerife, thinking to travel on to South America. Instead, he discovered the village of Buenavista, where he was welcomed in by the locals as 'El Extranjero'. He spent a year there and the experience made him a man.'Fortunate Isle' is a charming tale of a special time in the author's life, when he was completely 'open to the universe'.His recall sparkles like the sun on the sea that was so important to his life there. The memoir contains moments of hilarity and of confusion, as a young man with no Spanish struggles to integrate into a tiny village full of people with no English. Despite this, his likeable nature and willingness to work hard make him popularm and he is taken under the wing of a matriarch who runs a small guest house he had been found -- almost too fortunately to be happenstance -- when he arrived.Through the months in Buenavista, immersed in a life that was at once very differnt and trangely similar to the one he had grown up in in rural Scotland, Mackay addresses the questions that we all must, as we come of age; and with that knowledge prepares himself for life.Far more than a light-hearted memory or a travel memoir, this book charts a phillosophical journey along a road that leads to independence, self-sufficiency and maturity. As well as its humour it does not shirk discussion of serious issues.Fortunate Isle is suitable for all ages and is a warm, refreshing and invigorating read. It is illustrated with over fifty photographs, taken in 1960 by the author himself.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Zustand: Very Good. 0th Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Tales for Twilight: Two Hundred Years of Scottish Ghost Stories This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

mass_market. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 4-5 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 308 pages. 7.80x5.10x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 308 pages. 7.80x5.10x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Kartoniert. Zustand: Gut. 227 p,; Unterstreichungen Size: 315 g. Buch.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Introduction by Ian Crichton Smith. Eighteen short stories. For full list of contributors see attached image. In fine condition with no inscriptions in fine dust jacket.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Physical desc. : 144 p. ; 19 cm. Notes: At head of title: R. W. G. Mackay. "First published in January 1944". "Reading list": p. 143-144. Subject: Great Britain. Parliament - Reform. Great Britain - Politics and government - 20th century. Proportional representation - Great Britain. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Physical desc. : 144 p. ; 19 cm. Notes: At head of title: R. W. G. Mackay. "First published in January 1944". "Reading list": p. 143-144. Subject: Great Britain. Parliament - Reform. Great Britain - Politics and government - 20th century. Proportional representation - Great Britain. 1 Kg.…

1. Auflage. XII, 227, (1) S. Orig.-Broschur (= Applied Linguistics and Language Study). - Rücken leicht berieben und verfärbt; Buchblock etwas schiefgelesen. Text mit Bleistiftanstreichungen. Ansonsten gut erhaltenes Exemplar.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: New. pp. 318.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Black cloth, spine stamped in gilt. Fine in fine dust jacket. One of 550 copies of which 450 are for sale. Contains the first appearance of "Little Whale Song" by Ted Hughes and "Sweeney's Praise of Farranan" by Seamus Heaney.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, one of five hundred copies printed. Fine in about fine dustwrapper with very faint sunning on spine.

Zustand: New. pp. 318.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 160 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.44 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with one tiny closed tear to the bottom rear corner, not price clipped 12/6. The dust wrapper was covered in thick brown paper, now removed, leaving the paper and colours as clean and fresh as the day it was printed. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon).…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.